Winning blow: queen to e5 (f6·2)
c9-15799naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28. Qxe5+ Kd8 29. Bf6+ Kc8 30. Qc5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Bf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
SP-182 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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