Winning blow: bishop to b2 (a1·5)
c9-10254naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
22. Bxb2 Qe7 23. Nxf6 Qxh7 24. Nxh7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Well found: knight to f6 (+5.8).
- Strong! knight to h7 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe7, then Nxf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
SP-609 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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