Winning blow: bishop to c7 (g3·4)
c9-17918naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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
36. Bxc7 Kxg8 37. Bd8 Kf7 38. c7 Nxc7 39. Bxc7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- bishop to d8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to c7 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Kxg8, then Bd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
SP-100 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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