Winning blow: bishop to d6 (g3·2)
c9-17990naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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. Bxd6 exd6 33. Qxd6 f6 34. Re2+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to e2 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead exd6, then Qxd6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
SP-618 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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