Winning blow: king to g2 (g1)
c9-00645naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: 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
12. Kxg2 Bc7 13. f3 Qd8 14. Rxc6
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — pawn to f3 (+3.7).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nh4+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
SP-297 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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