Winning blow: pawn to a7 (a6·5)
c9-21772naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
37. a7 Re1+ 38. Kf2 Rc1 39. a8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to a8 is the sharp choice (+6.7).
- You win decisive material (+6.7).
- If instead Re1+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #40.
SP-40 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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