Winning blow: king to b2 (c2·2)
c9-12615naming 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
26. Kb2 b6 27. Qf1 Qd5 28. Ka2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- queen to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to a2 is the top choice (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead b6, then h5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #821.
SP-821 · RampartScout — King on b or g with a knight already on the edge — the least common of the position families (72 in all).
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