Winning blow: king to e2 (f3)
c9-02776naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
14. Ke2 Qb8 15. g3 Re8 16. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to g3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qb8, then g3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #414.
SP-414 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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