Winning blow: queen to d2 (b2·2)
c9-12025naming 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
28. Qd2 Rc6 29. Qd5 Ke7 30. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (#5).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke7, then f6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
SP-673 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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