Winning blow: king to g2 (h2)
c9-12271naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1110Theme: 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
37. Kg2 h3+ 38. Nxh3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to h3 (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead h3+, then Nxh3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
SP-91 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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