Winning blow: queen to d6 (c5·4)
c9-24955naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1700Theme: 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
23. Qd6+ Kc8 24. Nb5+ Bc3 25. Nxa7+ Qxa7 26. Rxc3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#6).
- Strong! knight to a7 is the sharp choice (#5).
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
SP-395 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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