Winning blow: king to e2 (f1·5)
c9-12646naming 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
32. Ke2 Ng4 33. h6+ Kxh6 34. Qc1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — pawn to h6 (+4.2).
- A natural move: queen to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Nd5, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
SP-680 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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