Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·16)
c9-19675naming 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
30. Kd2 Nb4 31. Qb7+ Ke6 32. Qb3+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d2.
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#6).
- Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nb4, then Qg8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
SP-883 · 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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