Winning blow: king to c1 (b1)
c9-08778naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
18. Kc1 Ne6 19. Nfd5 Bxd5 20. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to d5 is the sharp choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Ne6, then Nfd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
SP-669 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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