The C-Spin (TKI積み) is a kind of Triple Double Attack. It is invented by TKI. This name is given because of the "C" shape that is formed. As the name suggests, it results in a T-Spin Triple which is usually followed by a T-Spin Double within three bags. As an opener, it is most often built with an ZST core whereas L and J are used to build the overhang. There are other cores made with different pieces.
The C-Spin
First Bag
ZST Core
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TOJ Core
(TKI signature)
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ITZ Core
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ZOT Core
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ZTI Core
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Second and later bags
Depending on the setup used, some setups have a fixed second bag.
- ZST Core: There is no fixed way of stacking the second bag, so a player must stack ad-lib. Below is an example, with a Trinity in the third bag.
- TOJ Core: Only J should come before I. The O, S and Z pieces can always be placed in one of four ways.
- ITZ Core: The S and I should come early and the J, O and L is placed in one of two ways.
- ZOT Core: Again, there is no fixed way of stacking the second bag, so a player must stack ad-lib. For this example, the L, Z, S and J can be placed in one of two ways. If one is able to keep the O in hold, then they can make a T-Spin Triple in the third bag.
- ITZ Core: It is better to use the I piece on the right first and use the second bag's I to make the notch.
C-Spin Perfect Clear
ZST Core
Discovered by player Chopin. If you can manage to get a flat 6-high-mino stack, you might have a chance to trade the T-Spin Double for a Perfect Clear.
Here are all the solutions, arranged by probability.
After 8 lines
If you cannot execute a PC after 6 lines, there still may be a chance of a PC after 8 lines.
Here are some solutions.
TOJ Core
One may assemble the C-Spin Perfect Clear using the TOJ Core (TKI signature). In the second bag, O must come early. This form has better Perfect Clear solutions than the ZST Core C-Spin since the chance of doing a T-Spin Double before Perfect Clear is significantly better.
Here are some solutions. The first 11 may result in a T-Spin Double beforehand.
If L comes early, one can use the below stack. The O, S and Z pieces can be placed in any order.
Here are some solutions. The first 4 may result in a T-Spin Double beforehand.
TZJ Core
Here is another way of stacking the first bag. This will always work if I and Z come early.
This pattern has many continuations depending on the piece order of the second bag.
Other stacks
Here are some useful setups for other cores. The last two have the same solutions as the 6-line ZST setup.
External Links
- post about 8-row Perfect Clear Setups, especially C-Spin.
See also