Winning blow: queen to e2 (d2·2)
c9-25392naming 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
31. Qe2 Qxe2+ 32. Kxe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — king to e2 (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qxe2+, then Kxe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #99.
SP-99 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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