Winning blow: pawn to h8 (h7·10)
c9-16912naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypePromotion
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
26. h8=Q c5 27. Be6+ Kd6 28. Rxc5
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to h8.
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead c5, then Rxc5 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
SP-612 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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