Winning blow: queen to d2 (d4)
c9-22220naming 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
27. Qd2 Qxd2+ 28. Kxd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: king to d2 (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Qxd2+, then Kxd2 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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