Winning blow: queen to d1 (e1·4)
c9-19992naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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
25. Qd1 Qa3+ 26. Kb1 Nd5 27. Bc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: king to b1 (+3.7).
- A natural move: bishop to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qa3+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
SP-249 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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