Winning blow: king to g1 (g2)
c9-09192naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
25. Kg1 h5 26. axb6 g3 27. Nxg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (+4.6).
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead h5, then axb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #225.
SP-225 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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