Winning blow: king to e2 (d1·21)
c9-18773naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
25. Ke2 Nxg2 26. Nxa5+ Bxa5 27. Bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! king to e2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — knight to a5 (+4.0).
- Strong! bishop to a5 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Nxg2, then Nxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #826.
SP-826 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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