Winning blow: queen to g5 (g8·2)
c9-12688naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
28. Qg5 Rxd2+ 29. Kc1 Rxd6 30. Nb5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b5 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rxd2+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #557.
SP-557 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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