Winning blow: queen to c1 (b1·2)
c9-16569naming 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
12. Qc1 Bd6 13. Be3 Rhe8 14. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Bd6, then Nd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #414.
SP-414 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
Explore position #414Similar puzzles
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