Winning blow: bishop to c3 (d2·3)
c9-17652naming 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
28. Bxc3 Rd5 29. Nd4 Rxh5 30. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+5.4).
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Rd6, then Nd4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #20.
SP-20 · RampartScout — The king starts on b or g while a knight begins on the a- or h-file — the smallest family.
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