Winning blow: queen to b7 (b8·3)
c9-09129naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
16. Qb7+ Nc7 17. Bb6 Nxe4 18. dxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+5.6).
- Strong! pawn to e4 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Nc7, then Bb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #234.
SP-234 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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