Winning blow: queen to d2 (f2·2)
c9-26795naming 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
21. Qd2 Qxd2+ 22. Kxd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — king to d2 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
SP-110 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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