Winning blow: pawn to b8 (b7·15)
c9-11703naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
38. b8=Q Kd5 39. Qd6+ Ke4 40. c7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b8.
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- A natural move: pawn to c7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ne2+, then Kd2 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #801.
SP-801 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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