Winning blow: king to b1 (a2·5)
c9-16592naming 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
35. Kb1 Qe1+ 36. Bd1 Qxd1+ 37. Ka2
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- bishop to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to a2 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qe1+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
SP-573 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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