Winning blow: bishop to f6 (h4)
c9-10928naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
27. Bxf6 Bxf6 28. Nxf6 Rxf6 29. cxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: knight to f6 (+3.4).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bxf6, then Nxf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #267.
SP-267 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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