Winning blow: king to c1 (b1·7)
c9-16033naming 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
24. Kc1 Ba3+ 25. Kd1 Qc7 26. Rxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd6, then Qe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #801.
SP-801 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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