Winning blow: bishop to f8 (h6·3)
c9-15298naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1510Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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. Bf8+ Kf6 33. Qd5 Bg4 34. Rxg4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kf6, then Bg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #673.
SP-673 · 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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