Winning blow: king to e1 (f1·15)
c9-20693naming 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
13. Ke1 Qf2+ 14. Kd2 Qxf6 15. Qd5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e1 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Qf2+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #169.
SP-169 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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