Winning blow: bishop to f4 (e3·6)
c9-12839naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2290Theme: 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
28. Bf4 Kg8 29. Bxe5 Bf7 30. Bd6
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f4.
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (#5).
- A natural move: bishop to d6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re6, then Bxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #229.
SP-229 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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