Winning blow: king to c1 (d1·3)
c9-08892naming 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
29. Kc1 Qa3+ 30. Rb2 Qa1+ 31. Bb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+8.9).
- Well found: rook to b2 (+9.1).
- A natural move: bishop to b1.
- You win decisive material (+9.8).
- If instead Qa3+, then Rb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
SP-897 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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