Winning blow: bishop to d3 (f1·4)
c9-27676naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1560Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeAbsolute pin
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
33. Bd3+ Kh8 34. Qe5 Kg8 35. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: queen to e5 (+6.1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kh8, then Qe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #134.
SP-134 · RampartScout — The king starts on b or g while a knight begins on the a- or h-file — the smallest family.
Explore position #134Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play