Winning blow: king to c2 (c1·5)
c9-13556naming 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
23. Kc2 c5 24. Nxe7+ Rxe7 25. b6
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c2.
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#2).
- A natural move: pawn to b6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc1+, then Rxc1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #705.
SP-705 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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