Winning blow: queen to g6 (g7·4)
c9-26201naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1700Theme: 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
29. Qxg6+ Kxd2 30. Qg2+ Ke3 31. Qf2+ Kxf4 32. Bxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to g6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to g2 (#3).
- Strong! queen to f2 is the sharp choice (#2).
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxd2, then Qg2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
SP-585 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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