Winning blow: queen to d3 (f1·3)
c9-26039naming 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
32. Qd3 Qxd3+ 33. cxd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: pawn to d3 (+7.8).
- You win decisive material (+7.8).
- If instead Qxd3+, then cxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
SP-851 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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