Winning blow: queen to d5 (f7·4)
c9-16593naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
31. Qd5 Qh4 32. Re8+ Qd8 33. Na7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d5.
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#3).
- Precise: knight to a7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qh4, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
SP-573 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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