Winning blow: king to b1 (b2·2)
c9-19465naming 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
28. Kb1 Nd5 29. Qxe6 Nc5 30. Qf7
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (+4.1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rd6, then Bb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
SP-95 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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