Winning blow: king to d1 (e2·2)
c9-13925naming 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
39. Kd1 Qb3+ 40. Qc2 Qxc2+ 41. Kxc2
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d1.
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to c2 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qb3+, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
SP-472 · BastionGuard — Both knights begin inside the board while the king stands on c or f; a position and its mirror twin share this family.
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