Winning blow: king to a2 (b1·20)
c9-18192naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
21. Ka2 Rxf8 22. Rxf8
Why it works
- Great move! king to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: rook to f8 (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Rxf8, then Rxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #810.
SP-810 · RampartScout — King on the wing (b/g) with a knight on the rim (a/h) — the rarest family.
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