Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·17)
c9-19777naming 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
24. Kh1 Rh5 25. Qf4 d5 26. Rd3
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- queen to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d3 is the top choice (+6.4).
- You win decisive material (+6.4).
- If instead Rg4, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #368.
SP-368 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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