Winning blow: king to f2 (g2·3)
c9-14636naming 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
25. Kf2 Nxd5 26. Qe6+ Qxe6 27. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f2 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (+6.3).
- Strong! knight to e6 is the sharp choice (+6.7).
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead Nxd5, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
SP-241 · 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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