Winning blow: king to b1 (c1·26)
c9-22776naming 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
24. Kb1 Ke6 25. Nc6 Nb4 26. Nxa5
Why it works
- Great move! king to b1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+1.8).
- Precise: knight to a5 is the top choice (+1.7).
- You reach a winning position (+1.7).
- If instead Ke6, then Nc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
SP-573 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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