Winning blow: bishop to f4 (c1·10)
c9-13430naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: 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
32. Bf4 Ra8 33. Be5+ Kg8 34. Rdd7
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f4.
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to d7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ra8, then Be5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
SP-501 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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