Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·5)
c9-14223naming 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
20. Kc1 Qd5 21. b3 Qg5+ 22. Qd2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- pawn to b3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d2 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Bxg2, then Rf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
SP-838 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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