Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·25)
c9-21019naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
27. Kb1 Bxd3 28. Rxd3 g2 29. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (+5.6).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Bxd3, then Rxd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #654.
SP-654 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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