Winning blow: king to h2 (h1·7)
c9-16594naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
34. Kh2 Qd5 35. Bxd5 Kd7 36. Qxf7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to h2.
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #117.
SP-117 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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