Winning blow: bishop to c6 (b5·4)
c9-21253naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
35. Bc6+ Kc7 36. Qe5+ Kc8 37. Qe8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #720.
SP-720 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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