Winning blow: pawn to g4 (g3·12)
c9-15334naming 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
28. g4 d2 29. Bc3+ Rg6 30. Rxd2
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to g4.
- Spot on — bishop to c3 (#6).
- Precise: rook to d2 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d2, then Re7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
SP-51 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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