Winning blow: bishop to f7 (h5)
c9-13115naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
26. Bf7+ Kxf7 27. Qxf5+ Kg8 28. Qf8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf7, then Qxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #101.
SP-101 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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