Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·12)
c9-19981naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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. Ke1 Rxg5 31. Rh4 Qe6+ 32. Qe4
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (+4.7).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rxg5, then Qxf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #71.
SP-71 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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