Winning blow: queen to d5 (c6·5)
c9-12030naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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
29. Qd5+ Ke8 30. Rxg6 e6 31. Rxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#13).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#5).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qd7, then Qxa8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
SP-143 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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