Winning blow: bishop to d2 (e3)
c9-08143naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
12. Bxd2 Nxc4 13. Bg5 h6 14. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxc4, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
SP-501 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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