Winning blow: pawn to a7 (a6·4)
c9-17774naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
30. a7 c5 31. Rb8+ Kxa7 32. Rxh8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (+4.1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead c5, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
SP-875 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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