Winning blow: king to g1 (h2·6)
c9-17227naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
37. Kg1 Rb5 38. Qxf7+ Kh8 39. Qf8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to g1.
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rg5, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
SP-221 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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