Winning blow: pawn to e6 (e5)
c9-04123naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
13. e6+ Ke8 14. Qg3 g5 15. Qxg5
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- Well found: queen to g3 (#8).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Qg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #324.
SP-324 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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