Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·10)
c9-27055naming 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
29. Kg1 Nxe7 30. fxe7 Bxc3 31. e8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: pawn to e7 (+3.2).
- Strong! pawn to e8 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Nxe7, then fxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #31.
SP-31 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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