Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g2·7)
c9-12924naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
24. g4 g5 25. h8=B+ Rxh8 26. Qf5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g4.
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#6).
- Strong! queen to f5 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g5, then Nxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #388.
SP-388 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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