Winning blow: queen to d6 (b8·2)
c9-14967naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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. Qd6+ Kd8 29. Qc7+ Ke7 30. Ne4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#5).
- A natural move: knight to e4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then b7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #876.
SP-876 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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