Winning blow: queen to g5 (c1·13)
c9-20369naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
13. Qg5+ f6 14. Bxf6+ Kf7 15. Be8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to e8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead f6, then Bxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #521.
SP-521 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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