Winning blow: king to d3 (c2·2)
c9-27665naming 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. Kd3 Nxb1 30. Rxb1 Qxb1+ 31. Nxb1
Why it works
- Great move! king to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: rook to b1 (+2.2).
- Strong! knight to b1 is the sharp choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Nxb1, then Rxb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
SP-542 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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