Winning blow: bishop to c2 (a4·3)
c9-23731naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeClearance
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. Bc2+ Kh6 31. Qh3+ Nh5 32. g4 Qf1+ 33. Qxf1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#8).
- Strong! pawn to g4 is the sharp choice (#7).
- Great move! queen to f1 keeps the pressure (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kh6, then Qh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
SP-612 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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