Winning blow: queen to f6 (g6·4)
c9-26223naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
29. Qf6+ Ke8 30. h7 d6 31. hxg8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+10.1).
- pawn to h7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g8 is the top choice (#16).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then h7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
SP-680 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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