Winning blow: bishop to d5 (g2·3)
c9-13850naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
18. Bxd5 Be3+ 19. Kb1 Qd7 20. Bxe3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Be3+, then Kb1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #638.
SP-638 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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