Winning blow: queen to c6 (c7·2)
c9-25866naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1560Theme: 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
27. Qxc6+ Ke7 28. Qd6+ Ke8 29. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #277.
SP-277 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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