Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·7)
c9-17179naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
23. Kg2 Qe4+ 24. f3 Qd3 25. Re1
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead hxg4, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
SP-177 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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