Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·3)
c9-03615naming 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
17. Kf2 Bd5 18. Bxf5 Rh1 19. Bxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+5.2).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Rf8, then Be5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #528.
SP-528 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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