Winning blow: king to a2 (a1)
c9-10020naming 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
32. Ka2 Qb6 33. Nc6+ Kc8 34. Rxh7
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#8).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qb6, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #862.
SP-862 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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