Winning blow: king to a3 (b3)
c9-18131naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
29. Ka3 Ne3 30. Qxe3 Rd3+ 31. Qxd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (+4.9).
- Strong! queen to d3 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nf4, then Bf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #253.
SP-253 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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