Winning blow: king to d3 (d4)
c9-12427naming 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
35. Kd3 Qb3+ 36. Ke2 Kd8 37. Ra8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (+7.2).
- You win decisive material (+7.2).
- If instead Qb5+, then Ke4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
SP-381 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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