Winning blow: king to f1 (g1·22)
c9-15393naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
21. Kf1 Bxb7 22. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bxb7, then Nxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
SP-100 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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