Winning blow: queen to c2 (d2·3)
c9-08887naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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
36. Qc2+ Be4 37. Qxe4+ Qxe4 38. Rxh8+ Rxh8 39. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (+5.7).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- Best move. knight to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Be4, then Qxe4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #408.
SP-408 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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