Winning blow: bishop to f6 (a1·12)
c9-09520naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
20. Bxf6 Rf8 21. Bg5 Kg8 22. Bxf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- bishop to g5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rf8, then Bg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #128.
SP-128 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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