Winning blow: king to h2 (g1·40)
c9-26812naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1420Theme: 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
24. Kxh2 Rxd7 25. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! king to h2 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: rook to d7 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rxd7, then Rxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #165.
SP-165 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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