Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·4)
c9-06668naming 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
10. Ke1 Qxh5 11. Ng3 Nf3+ 12. exf3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- knight to g3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to f3 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qxh5, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
SP-600 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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