Winning blow: king to g2 (f1·8)
c9-17795naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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. Kg2 Rxa1 34. d6 Qb1 35. Kg3
Why it works
- Great move! king to g2 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (+5.7).
- Precise: king to g3 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Rb6, then Qc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #145.
SP-145 · RampartGuard — The king starts out on a wing file, b or g, with neither knight in a corner.
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