Winning blow: queen to d4 (e3)
c9-14985naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
36. Qxd4 Rxd4 37. Rxg7 Kd8 38. g5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (+6.3).
- A natural move: pawn to g5.
- You win decisive material (+6.9).
- If instead Rxd4, then Rxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #940.
SP-940 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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