Winning blow: queen to f6 (b2·7)
c9-27742naming 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
26. Qf6 Qxf6 27. Rxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: rook to f6 (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qxf6, then Rxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #45.
SP-45 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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