Winning blow: rook to b1 (a1·2)
c9-11280naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
15. Rb1 Bc6 16. O-O Ng5 17. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Bc6, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #457.
SP-457 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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