Winning blow: queen to b2 (g2)
c9-16926naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
24. Qxb2 Qxa4 25. Re1 gxf4 26. Re4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qxa4, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #862.
SP-862 · 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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