Winning blow: bishop to e2 (f3)
c9-07776naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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
16. Bxe2 Qxg8 17. Ne7+ Kd7 18. Nxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+6.8).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+6.8).
- Strong! knight to g8 is the sharp choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxg8, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
SP-346 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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