Winning blow: king to c1 (b2·5)
c9-20860naming 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
17. Kc1 Bxc4 18. Ra4 a5 19. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- rook to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Bxc4, then Ra4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #767.
SP-767 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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