Winning blow: king to d3 (c2)
c9-15009naming 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
29. Kd3 Rd1+ 30. Ke4 b5 31. Qb3
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to e4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to b3.
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Kc7, then Ke4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #699.
SP-699 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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