Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·3)
c9-11686naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
19. Ka2 Ne5 20. Be3 Qxg6 21. Qxd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- bishop to e3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Qxg6, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #765.
SP-765 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
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