Winning blow: king to c2 (b1·5)
c9-17475naming 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
27. Kc2 Qe5 28. Q8f5 Qxh2+ 29. Bg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (+5.6).
- A natural move: bishop to g2.
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Be3, then Qd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #831.
SP-831 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
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