Winning blow: pawn to g4 (h3)
c9-03648naming 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
11. hxg4 Qxd5 12. Rh2 a4 13. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to h2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qxd5, then Rh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #904.
SP-904 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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