Winning blow: queen to f8 (a8·3)
c9-18305naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1150Theme: 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
15. Qxf8+ Kxf8 16. exf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Kxf8, then exf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #407.
SP-407 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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