Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·6)
c9-12499naming 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
29. Ka2 g5 30. Qc7 Ra8+ 31. Ra3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (+4.4).
- Precise: rook to a3 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead h6, then Qc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
SP-270 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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