Winning blow: queen to b6 (b2·2)
c9-25538naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
28. Qb6 Qxb6+ 29. Nxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Well found: knight to b6 (+8.0).
- You win decisive material (+8.0).
- If instead Qxb6+, then Nxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #712.
SP-712 · BastionGuard — Both knights begin inside the board while the king stands on c or f; a position and its mirror twin share this family.
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