Winning blow: king to g2 (h2·3)
c9-09355naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1470Theme: 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
35. Kg2 Rcg7 36. g5 e5 37. Rc8
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- pawn to g5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c8.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Rcg7, then Qb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #429.
SP-429 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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