Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·2)
c9-09940naming 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
25. Kc2 Qg2+ 26. Kb3 Qxa2+ 27. Kxa2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: king to b3 (+4.8).
- Strong! king to a2 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qg2+, then Kb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
SP-875 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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