Winning blow: queen to e8 (e4)
c9-21124naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
18. Qe8+ Nd8 19. Rd1 Bd7 20. Nxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#5).
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd8, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #564.
SP-564 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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