Winning blow: queen to e7 (g7·2)
c9-27301naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
18. Qxe7+ Kxe7 19. Nd5+ Ke6 20. Nxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e7 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Well found: knight to d5 (+6.9).
- Strong! knight to b6 is the sharp choice (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead Kxe7, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #235.
SP-235 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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