Winning blow: king to d4 (e3)
c9-12492naming 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
39. Kd4 Ka7 40. Ra8+ Kb6 41. e6
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to d4.
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#6).
- A natural move: pawn to e6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #899.
SP-899 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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