Winning blow: knight to c2 (a1)
c9-06195naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
15. Nc2 Kxb8 16. d4 Rxb5 17. e3
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- pawn to d4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Kxb8, then d4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
SP-255 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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