Winning blow: bishop to h6 (e3·4)
c9-13844naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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. Bh6+ Ke8 27. Nxf6+ Kd8 28. Qxf7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: knight to f6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then Nxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
SP-60 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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