Winning blow: bishop to c6 (a8·3)
c9-18109naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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. Bc6+ Kf7 37. Bd5+ Ke8 38. Qa8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Bd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
SP-171 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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