Winning blow: king to e2 (e1·14)
c9-18191naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
17. Ke2 Nxa1 18. Qe6+ Kh8 19. bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (+3.2).
- Precise: pawn to a5 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Nxa1, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
SP-241 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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