Winning blow: king to b2 (b1·8)
c9-10820naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
26. Kb2 Nxd5 27. Bf5 Nc6 28. Bxh7
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+2.7).
- Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You reach a winning position (+3.8).
- If instead Nxd5, then Bf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #759.
SP-759 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
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