Winning blow: king to e2 (f3·3)
c9-14704naming 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
33. Ke2 Nc3+ 34. Kf1 Nxe4 35. dxe4
Why it works
- Best move. king to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- Spot on — king to f1 (+2.5).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nc3+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #69.
SP-69 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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