Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·18)
c9-09092naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2350Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 4+
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
22. Bf6+ Ke6 23. Qh3+ Kd6 24. Ne4+ Kd5 25. Rc5#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (#2).
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ke6, then Qh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #435.
SP-435 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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