Meruem, confident that he had figured out a way to disrupt Komugi rhythm, came up with a strategy which he calls "remote concealment." This move, which he estimates would allow him total control over the flow of the game, will enable Meruem to attack through the center in unlimited ways. Komugi pauses for a moment, and Meruem was confident that he would hear her squeal, however, she makes a simple move that counters his strategy. It utterly destroys any possibility of Meruem winning and in the anime, it was shown masterfully. When Komugi puts the new lieutenant general in position 9-2-1 Meruem immediately looks at its right side just like if he had received a surprise attack from an enemy he didn't even consider would be able to come that way. I see this scene as if Meruem focused on the offense that he forgot to defend his fortress. A single counter-attack destroyed him and with no way out Meruem was forced to surrender.