Winning blow: queen to f3 (f2·6)
c9-26633naming 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
27. Qf3 Qxf3+ 28. Kxf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — king to f3 (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxf3+, then Kxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
SP-162 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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