Winning blow: knight to b1 (d2)
c9-10498naming 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
36. Nb1 Qc6 37. b4 Bf7 38. b5
Why it works
- Great move! knight to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Qc6, then Qb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
SP-838 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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