Winning blow: queen to d4 (h8)
c9-14776naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
34. Qd4 Re2 35. Bd2 Qc6 36. gxh3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- bishop to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h3 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qc6, then gxh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
SP-258 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
Explore position #258Similar puzzles
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