Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·20)
c9-09638naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1390Theme: 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
41. Kc1 Rf2 42. Re8+ Kc7 43. Nb5+ Kxc6 44. Nxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: rook to e8 (+3.7).
- Strong! knight to b5 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Great move! knight to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Rf2, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #249.
SP-249 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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