Winning blow: queen to g2 (e2)
c9-18239naming 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
20. Qxg2 Rxg2+ 21. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Well found: king to g2 (+2.4).
- You reach a winning position (+2.4).
- If instead Rxg2+, then Kxg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #432.
SP-432 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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