Winning blow: queen to g2 (g5)
c9-16936naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1150Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning exchange
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
29. Qxg2 Bxg2 30. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: king to g2 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Bxg2, then Kxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #434.
SP-434 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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