Winning blow: king to e2 (f3·2)
c9-11221naming 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
25. Ke2 Qxg2+ 26. Ke1 Qh1+ 27. Qf1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qxg2+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
SP-156 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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