Winning blow: pawn to d3 (c2·13)
c9-13226naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
17. cxd3 Re8 18. Ba4 c6 19. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- bishop to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Re8, then Ba4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #873.
SP-873 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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