Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·15)
c9-16495naming 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
31. Ka2 b5 32. b4 a6 33. Rg7+
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — pawn to b4 (+4.8).
- Strong! rook to g7 is the sharp choice (+8.5).
- You win decisive material (+8.5).
- If instead Rcc1, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #631.
SP-631 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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