Winning blow: bishop to f3 (h1·5)
c9-19749naming 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
30. Bf3 Qh1+ 31. Ke2 gxf3+ 32. Rxf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to f3 is the sharp choice (+8.4).
- You win decisive material (+8.4).
- If instead gxf3, then Qg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #138.
SP-138 · RampartScout — King on the wing (b/g) with a knight on the rim (a/h) — the rarest family.
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