Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·21)
c9-26006naming 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
23. Ka1 Kb8 24. Qb6 Bf6 25. Qxa5
Why it works
- Great move! king to a1 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: queen to b6 (+7.7).
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (+8.1).
- You win decisive material (+8.1).
- If instead Kb8, then Qb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #863.
SP-863 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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