Winning blow: queen to g7 (g1)
c9-07519naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1510Theme: 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
15. Qxg7+ Kxe6 16. Nf4+ Kd6 17. Qg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g7 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — knight to f4 (#7).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe6, then Nf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #457.
SP-457 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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