Winning blow: king to d2 (e1·7)
c9-10828naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
28. Kd2 a3 29. b3 Re4 30. N1e3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to e3.
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead b5, then cxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #732.
SP-732 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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