Winning blow: queen to e5 (f5)
c9-26157naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1430Theme: 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
19. Qe5+ Qxe5 20. dxe5+ Kxe5 21. Rxh8 Bxg5 22. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (+4.5).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe5, then dxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
SP-213 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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