Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·19)
c9-09068naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
26. Kh1 Rxf6 27. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- Well found: bishop to f6 (+7.5).
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Rxf6, then Bxf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #194.
SP-194 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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