Winning blow: pawn to f7 (g6·3)
c9-16964naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
15. gxf7+ Kxf7 16. Qe7+ Kg6 17. Qe6+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #293.
SP-293 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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