Winning blow: pawn to h7 (h6)
c9-11201naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
29. h7 Ke7 30. Qc7+ Kf6 31. Rd8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to d8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #891.
SP-891 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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