Winning blow: king to g1 (f2·11)
c9-17479naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1470Theme: 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. Kg1 Qg7 34. Kh1 a6 35. Bd1+
Why it works
- Great move! king to g1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d1 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #191.
SP-191 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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