Winning blow: queen to e7 (e8·2)
c9-13218naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
31. Qxe7+ Kg8 32. Qf6 Qf3 33. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+2.9).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Kg8, then Qf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #464.
SP-464 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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