Winning blow: king to c1 (b2·3)
c9-15838naming 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
26. Kc1 Qa3+ 27. Bb2 Bxb2+ 28. Rxb2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- Well found: bishop to b2 (+1.8).
- Strong! rook to b2 is the sharp choice (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead Qa3+, then Bb2 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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