Winning blow: king to c2 (d1·6)
c9-15528naming 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
15. Kc2 Rf8 16. Rg3 Bc6 17. Kb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- rook to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to b2 is the top choice (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Bd6, then Rg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #928.
SP-928 · ThroneScout — A knight starts on the edge (a/h) and the king sits centrally on d or e; the mirror twin stays in this family too.
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