Winning blow: king to b1 (a1·6)
c9-25342naming 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
29. Kb1 Qxg1+ 30. Ka2 Ng5 31. hxg5
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b1.
- king to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxg1+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #205.
SP-205 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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