Winning blow: queen to e5 (h8)
c9-04159naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: 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
13. Qxe5+ Be6 14. g3 Nb6 15. Nb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Be6, then g3 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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