Winning blow: bishop to d8 (g5)
c9-10521naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
32. Bd8+ Kc6 33. Qe8+ Kd5 34. Rd1+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #523.
SP-523 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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