Winning blow: queen to f4 (e5·2)
c9-18510naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
26. Qf4 Re2 27. b3 cxb3 28. Bxb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to b3 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Kc8, then f6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #844.
SP-844 · 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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