Winning blow: king to f1 (e1·18)
c9-24482naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
22. Kf1 Bf5 23. Rg3 Nd4 24. gxh6
Why it works
- Great move! king to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- rook to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h6 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Bf5, then Rg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #39.
SP-39 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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