Winning blow: pawn to b4 (c3·3)
c9-08777naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
24. cxb4 Bxb4+ 25. Kd1 Rgf8 26. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Bxb4+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #453.
SP-453 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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