Winning blow: king to d1 (c1·6)
c9-15656naming 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
30. Kd1 Ra1+ 31. Ke2 Rb1 32. Rb4
Why it works
- Great move! king to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b4 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Ra1+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #589.
SP-589 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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