Winning blow: pawn to g6 (g5·7)
c9-26058naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1610Theme: 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
14. g6 exf5 15. gxf7
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — pawn to f7 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead exf5, then gxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #924.
SP-924 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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