Winning blow: bishop to c1 (h6)
c9-10490naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
38. Bc1 Kg7 39. Rf2 Kg8 40. Nxb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c1 keeps the pressure (#10).
- rook to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b5 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g5, then Nxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #52.
SP-52 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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