Winning blow: queen to f3 (g2·2)
c9-21662naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
22. Qxf3 Nd7 23. Bxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd7, then Bxd7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #73.
SP-73 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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