Winning blow: bishop to c7 (g3·6)
c9-17486naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
31. Bxc7 b3+ 32. Kxb3 Kb7 33. Qb8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — king to b3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead b3+, then Kxb3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #650.
SP-650 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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