Winning blow: king to e1 (f2·2)
c9-09887naming 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
30. Ke1 Qg3+ 31. Kd1 Kf7 32. Nxd7
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (+7.2).
- You win decisive material (+7.2).
- If instead g4, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #625.
SP-625 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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