Winning blow: queen to f6 (a1·4)
c9-27290naming 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
14. Qxf6 Qa3 15. Rh4 Rxg2+ 16. Nxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- rook to h4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to g2 is the sharp choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qa3, then Rh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #4.
SP-4 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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