Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·4)
c9-12134naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1150Theme: 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
29. Bxc6+ Nxc6 30. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nxc6, then Qxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #631.
SP-631 · 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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