Winning blow: queen to g5 (b5)
c9-16035naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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. Qg5+ Ke8 32. Qxg6+ Ke7 33. Qg7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
SP-869 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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