Winning blow: queen to h5 (e2·2)
c9-24223naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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. Qh5 Qc5+ 19. Nd4 Qxd4+ 20. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- knight to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc5+, then Nd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
SP-321 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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