Winning blow: queen to f6 (d4·2)
c9-16679naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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
19. Qxf6+ Kxd7 20. Bxc5 Nxc5 21. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to c5, and you stand better (+2.3).
- Strong! queen to b6 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Kxd7, then Bxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #378.
SP-378 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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