Winning blow: bishop to b2 (d4)
c9-13229naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
26. Bb2 Qxb4 27. Nd6+ Kb8 28. Qxb4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+7.9).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (+8.5).
- Strong! queen to b4 is the sharp choice (+9.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b6, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #415.
SP-415 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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