Winning blow: queen to f7 (b3·2)
c9-20834naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
26. Qf7+ Kg5 27. Qxg7+ Kh5 28. Qh7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg5, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #28.
SP-28 · 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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