Winning blow: queen to b7 (g2·2)
c9-20441naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
18. Qxb7+ Kd8 19. Qa8+ Nb8 20. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+3.5).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Kd8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
SP-351 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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