Winning blow: bishop to f3 (h1·8)
c9-18688naming 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
29. Bf3+ Kh6 30. c5 Rf6 31. c6
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to c5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh6, then Qh8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
SP-307 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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