Winning blow: queen to e7 (h4·6)
c9-08943naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1510Theme: 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
21. Qe7+ Kc6 22. Qd6+ Kb5 23. c4+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
SP-612 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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