Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·14)
c9-19439naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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
28. Kc2 Qc5+ 29. Qc3 Qxa7 30. Qh8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (+6.8).
- You win decisive material (+6.8).
- If instead Qc5+, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
SP-529 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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