Winning blow: knight to e4 (c3·9)
c9-14182naming 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
38. Ne4 Na6 39. Nd6+ Ka7 40. Bb5
Why it works
- Sensible development: knight to e4.
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#7).
- A natural move: bishop to b5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Na6, then Bb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
SP-475 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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