Winning blow: queen to d6 (g6·2)
c9-27580naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
29. Qxd6 Qxd6 30. Nf7+ Kg8 31. Nxd6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on d6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+2.3).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd6, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
SP-415 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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