Winning blow: rook to h8 (h1·3)
c9-10788naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
25. Rxh8 Kxh8 26. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: queen to d5 (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Kxh8, then Qxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #201.
SP-201 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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