Winning blow: pawn to d8 (d7·2)
c9-10351naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
31. d8=Q Rg2+ 32. Kb3 Rxh2 33. Qc8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d8 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- king to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (+6.1).
- You win decisive material (+6.1).
- If instead Rg2+, then Kb3 and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
SP-255 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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