Winning blow: king to f2 (f3·3)
c9-13679naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
30. Kf2 Qc2+ 31. Ke1 Qb1+ 32. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead Qc2+, then Kf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #13.
SP-13 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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