Winning blow: king to d1 (e1·18)
c9-15099naming 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
33. Kd1 Rc6 34. Re1+ Kf7 35. Qxd8
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d1.
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxg5, then Re1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
SP-162 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
Explore position #162Similar puzzles
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