Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·22)
c9-09566naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1470Theme: 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
23. Kd2 Qb2+ 24. Ke1 b6 25. d7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d7 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Qb2+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #247.
SP-247 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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