Winning blow: king to e3 (e2·2)
c9-26306naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
28. Ke3 h5 29. Nc5 Nc6 30. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+1.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead h5, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #69.
SP-69 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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