Winning blow: queen to g6 (g3·12)
c9-15902naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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. Qg6+ Kh8 29. Qh6+ Kg8 30. f6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: queen to h6 (#8).
- Strong! pawn to f6 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #616.
SP-616 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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