Winning blow: pawn to b4 (b3·4)
c9-16279naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
38. b4 a3 39. Rh8 Kd8 40. g6
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b4.
- rook to h8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d6+, then Ke6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #625.
SP-625 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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