Winning blow: queen to c2 (a2)
c9-17191naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
32. Qc2 Qxc2+ 33. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Qxc2+, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
SP-363 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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