Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·11)
c9-15538naming 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
19. Ka2 Rdb8 20. Rb3 Rxb3 21. Qa5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- rook to b3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Rdb8, then Qa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
SP-927 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
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