Winning blow: queen to d5 (d6·3)
c9-17323naming 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
29. Qd5 Nf2+ 30. Rxf2 Ke8 31. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to f2 (#4).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nf2+, then Rxf2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
SP-585 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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