Winning blow: king to d2 (e2·3)
c9-17409naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
30. Kxd2 Kb6 31. a8=Q Kb5 32. c7
Why it works
- Best move. king to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to a8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c7.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kxc6, then a8=Q+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
SP-680 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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