Winning blow: bishop to e4 (f5·5)
c9-11109naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
24. Be4 d5 25. cxd5 g6 26. d6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e4.
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (#6).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d5, then cxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #246.
SP-246 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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