Winning blow: king to c2 (d3·2)
c9-17476naming 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
20. Kc2 Rf2 21. Rxb7 Rd8 22. Bd5+
Why it works
- Great move! king to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (+4.0).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Bg7, then Re2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
SP-351 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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