Winning blow: queen to f6 (e6·7)
c9-28518naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2400Theme: 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
40. Qxf6 Kb8 41. Re7 Ba4 42. Qf8+ Be8 43. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kb8, then Re7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
SP-540 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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