Winning blow: queen to h2 (h7·2)
c9-21693naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
34. Qh2+ Kb6 35. Qd8+ Ka6 36. Qxd7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (+4.6).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Kb6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #760.
SP-760 · BastionGuard — Both knights begin inside the board while the king stands on c or f; a position and its mirror twin share this family.
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