Winning blow: rook to b1 (a1·8)
c9-27541naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1750Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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. Rb1 Kd8 24. a7 Nxa7 25. Bxa7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- pawn to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a7 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Kd8, then a7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #462.
SP-462 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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