Winning blow: queen to g2 (f2)
c9-26358naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1560Theme: 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
24. Qg2+ Ng3+ 25. Qxg3+ Kh8 26. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng3+, then Qxg3+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #68.
SP-68 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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