Winning blow: bishop to h3 (c8)
c9-11437naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
34. Bh3 Qd1+ 35. Ka2 Qa4+ 36. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h3 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- king to a2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qd1+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #899.
SP-899 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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