Winning blow: queen to c3 (c6)
c9-15194naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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
26. Qc3 Qxh2 27. Rd1 Qxe2 28. d4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to d4.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Qxh2, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #267.
SP-267 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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