Winning blow: knight to g5 (e4·14)
c9-15892naming 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
27. Ng5 Kg7 28. Qh7+ Kf6 29. Bb4
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to g5.
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#3).
- A natural move: bishop to b4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Qh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
SP-328 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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