Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·25)
c9-17898naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1470Theme: 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
26. Ka1 Bd8 27. Bf3 Bxf6 28. Bxg2
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to g2 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Bd8, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #537.
SP-537 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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