Winning blow: bishop to f6 (c3·6)
c9-11260naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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
36. Bxf6 h5 37. Qxh5+ Kg8 38. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to h5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h5, then Qxh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
SP-297 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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