Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·20)
c9-12597naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
27. Ke2 Kh5 28. Qxc8 g4 29. Rh1+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e2.
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kh5, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #424.
SP-424 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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