Winning blow: king to a1 (b2·6)
c9-19678naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
20. Ka1 Ba4 21. Rc1 Bb5 22. c4
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (+4.2).
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Kc8, then Bf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
SP-171 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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