Winning blow: queen to f1 (f2·3)
c9-26920naming 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
32. Qf1 Qxf1+ 33. Kxf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — king to f1 (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qxf1+, then Kxf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #946.
SP-946 · 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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