Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·10)
c9-15286naming 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
20. Kb1 Rf8 21. Qxh7 Rae8 22. Qd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (+2.4).
- A natural move: queen to d3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Nd6, then Qxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
SP-930 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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