Winning blow: pawn to g3 (g2)
c9-03053naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
10. g3 Qxe4 11. Qxd7 Ba5 12. b4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: queen to d7 (+2.4).
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Qxe4, then Qxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
SP-309 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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