Winning blow: king to a1 (b1·26)
c9-28379naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1610Theme: 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. Ka1 Ra2+ 25. Qxa2
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to a1.
- Well found: queen to a2 (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra2+, then Qxa2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #718.
SP-718 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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