Winning blow: rook to h7 (h8·2)
c9-15256naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
33. Rh7+ Kg8 34. Qh4 Bf5 35. Rh8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- queen to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Qh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
SP-630 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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