Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·19)
c9-13602naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
14. Ke2 Rxe1+ 15. Kxe1
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: king to e1 (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Rxe1+, then Kxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
SP-270 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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