Winning blow: rook to h6 (h1·8)
c9-15857naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: 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
34. R1h6+ Kg5 35. Rxf6 exf6 36. Qf7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to f7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg5, then Qh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #523.
SP-523 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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