Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·31)
c9-12132naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
33. Kf1 Nf4 34. Qe7+ Kg6 35. Qxe4+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to f1.
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c5, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
SP-415 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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