Winning blow: queen to d6 (d4·6)
c9-12896naming 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
31. Qd6 Re8 32. Qxc6+ Kd8 33. Kh2
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d6.
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#4).
- A natural move: king to h2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd8, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
SP-213 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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