Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·42)
c9-10938naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
29. Kb1 g3 30. Qf4+ Ka8 31. Qf3+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b1.
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g3, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
SP-778 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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