Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·43)
c9-12448naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
25. Kb1 bxc6 26. Qf8+ Qxf8 27. Nxf8
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b1.
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#5).
- Precise: knight to f8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #890.
SP-890 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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