Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·8)
c9-13511naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
27. Ka2 Bxd5 28. Qxh7+ Ka8 29. Bf7
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (+6.0).
- A natural move: bishop to f7.
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Bxd5, then Qxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
SP-853 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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