Winning blow: pawn to b3 (a2·2)
c9-04028naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
14. axb3 Rd8 15. Rd1 Qf8 16. Kb1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rd8, then Rd1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
SP-381 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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