Winning blow: bishop to d3 (b1)
c9-10647naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1390Theme: 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
13. Bd3 Qa4 14. Qxh6+ Kf6 15. e5+ Ke6 16. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: queen to h6 (+5.0).
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- Best move. bishop to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qa4, then Qxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
SP-304 · 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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