Winning blow: king to e3 (f2)
c9-11241naming 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
26. Ke3 Nd5+ 27. Kd3 Nde7 28. Qg4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: king to d3 (+3.1).
- A natural move: queen to g4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nd5+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
SP-216 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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