Winning blow: queen to g5 (c1·6)
c9-03763naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
12. Qg5+ f6 13. Bxf6+ Kf7 14. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f6, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
SP-288 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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