Winning blow: pawn to g8 (g7·4)
c9-12528naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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. g8=Q Kc5 36. Nb3+ Kc4 37. Nd2+
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g8.
- Spot on — knight to b3 (#5).
- Precise: knight to d2 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc5, then Rf6 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
SP-252 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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