Winning blow: king to e4 (f4)
c9-24588naming 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
25. Ke4 cxd4 26. Bf5+ Rg6 27. Bxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to e4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead cxd4, then Bf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #34.
SP-34 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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