Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·9)
c9-14297naming 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
27. Kb1 d6 28. Qa6+ Kd7 29. Rxd6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b1.
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d6, then Rc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
SP-75 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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