Winning blow: queen to d7 (f5·2)
c9-15385naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
34. Qd7+ Kf8 35. Qe8+ Kg7 36. d5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#6).
- Strong! pawn to d5 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
SP-449 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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