Winning blow: rook to h8 (h2·2)
c9-23271naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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
25. Rh8+ Kxh8 26. Nxg6+ Kg8 27. Nxe5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: knight to g6 (+4.9).
- Strong! knight to e5 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Kxh8, then Nxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #296.
SP-296 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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