Winning blow: rook to c1 (c2)
c9-10159naming 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. Rc1 Qe2 26. Ka1 Nf2 27. Qd5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- king to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (+6.4).
- You win decisive material (+6.4).
- If instead Qf2, then Ka1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #527.
SP-527 · ThroneGuard — King home on d or e, knights kept off the a- and h-files — the family of the standard starting array.
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