Winning blow: king to g1 (f1·21)
c9-20091naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
15. Kg1 Bxd2 16. Qxd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: queen to d2 (+2.3).
- You reach a winning position (+2.3).
- If instead Bxd2, then Qxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
SP-232 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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