Winning blow: bishop to g5 (e7)
c9-09226naming 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
35. Bg5 h4 36. gxh4 Kh8 37. Bf6
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to g5.
- Spot on — pawn to h4 (#5).
- A natural move: bishop to f6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a4, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #223.
SP-223 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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