Winning blow: queen to d3 (c3·4)
c9-26307naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
19. Qd3 Bc7 20. f6 Qe6 21. Nxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- pawn to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bc7, then f6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
SP-897 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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