Winning blow: queen to d1 (h5)
c9-19852naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1340Theme: 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
30. Qd1 Rxd1+ 31. Nxd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — knight to d1 (+5.9).
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Rxd1+, then Nxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #183.
SP-183 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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