Winning blow: queen to d3 (f1·4)
c9-11360naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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. Qd3 Nf7 25. Nc6+ Ka8 26. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#4).
- Precise: knight to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nf7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
SP-913 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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