Winning blow: pawn to c6 (c5)
c9-12412naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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. c6+ Kc8 27. Rdxa5
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Well found: rook to a5 (+7.3).
- You win decisive material (+7.3).
- If instead Kc8, then Rdxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
SP-363 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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