Winning blow: queen to d8 (d2·2)
c9-21183naming 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
29. Qxd8 Rxd8 30. Bxe4 Bxc5 31. Rxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (+5.1).
- Strong! rook to c5 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Rxd8, then Bxe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
SP-241 · 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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