Winning blow: king to e1 (d1·7)
c9-15605naming 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
18. Ke1 Nc2+ 19. Kf2 Bd4+ 20. Kg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to g2 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead b5, then Qxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #275.
SP-275 · ThroneGuard — King home on d or e, knights kept off the a- and h-files — the family of the standard starting array.
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