Winning blow: bishop to b5 (a6·4)
c9-06938naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeDiscovered check
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
17. Bb5+ Kb8 18. Bc6 Bxb2+ 19. Rxb2
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b2 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Bc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
SP-367 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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