Winning blow: queen to a8 (d5·7)
c9-19362naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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
29. Qa8+ Kd7 30. Ne5+ Ke6 31. Qd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#3).
- Strong! queen to d5 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
SP-584 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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