Winning blow: rook to b1 (b2·2)
c9-19170naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1480Theme: 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
22. Rb1 Rxe1+ 23. Nxe1 Rxb1+ 24. Kxb1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: knight to e1 (+4.9).
- Strong! king to b1 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Rxe1+, then Nxe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
SP-363 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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