Winning blow: rook to c1 (f1)
c9-14446naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
25. Rc1 Qd3 26. Qe2 Qxe2 27. Nxe2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- queen to e2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to e2 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Qd3, then Qe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #654.
SP-654 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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