Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g3·7)
c9-11414naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1470Theme: 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
33. g4 a4 34. bxa4 Kc5 35. c7
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g4.
- Spot on — pawn to a4 (#5).
- A natural move: pawn to c7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a4, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
SP-286 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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