Winning blow: rook to f3 (f2·2)
c9-21222naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
29. Rf3 Rhg8 30. Bd3 Bc6 31. Kh2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to h2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rd8, then Qe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
SP-116 · RampartScout — The king starts on b or g while a knight begins on the a- or h-file — the smallest family.
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