Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·4)
c9-12215naming 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
24. Kd1 Qf5 25. Be3 Nc4 26. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: bishop to e3 (+3.0).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qg4+, then Qf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #414.
SP-414 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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