Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·14)
c9-16076naming 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
34. Ka2 Qd4 35. Qe4 Qf6 36. Rxa4
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (+7.2).
- Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (+7.5).
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Kb6, then Rxa4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #555.
SP-555 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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