Winning blow: king to d2 (c1·25)
c9-21552naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1750Theme: 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
17. Kd2 Nxb2 18. Bxf5 gxf5 19. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! king to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+3.1).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Nxb2, then Bxf5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
SP-463 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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