Winning blow: bishop to e3 (g5·2)
c9-09018naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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. Be3 Ke8 30. Rg8+ Kd7 31. Rg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e3.
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#6).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #84.
SP-84 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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