Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·21)
c9-10035naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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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
34. Kh1 Nxh5 35. a8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: pawn to a8 (+3.9).
- You win decisive material (+3.9).
- If instead Nxh5, then a8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #438.
SP-438 · RampartGuard — King on the wing (b/g) with both knights on inner files.
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