Winning blow: queen to c2 (d1·2)
c9-14373naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
22. Qc2 Qxc2+ 23. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qxc2+, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #265.
SP-265 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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