Winning blow: king to f3 (e2·6)
c9-14837naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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
36. Kxf3 Kxh5 37. Be8+ Kh6 38. Kg4
Why it works
- Best move. king to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to e8 (#2).
- A natural move: king to g4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxh5, then Be8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
SP-637 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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