Winning blow: king to e1 (d2·5)
c9-17842naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
32. Ke1 Qa1+ 33. Kf2 Qxa7+ 34. Rd4
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to e1.
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qa1+, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #143.
SP-143 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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