Winning blow: queen to d8 (a5·5)
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TypeWinning blow
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
36. Qd8+ Ka7 37. Kb4 Rf5 38. a4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#12).
- king to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to a4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Rc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #762.
SP-762 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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