Winning blow: king to e1 (d2·2)
c9-19320naming 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
27. Ke1 Kc8 28. Nxe4 Qa3 29. Rh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (+2.7).
- A natural move: rook to h3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qc5, then Qh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
SP-641 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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