Winning blow: bishop to d7 (e8)
c9-15146naming 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
20. Bd7+ Rxd7 21. cxd7+ Kxd7 22. Rb4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (+7.9).
- A natural move: rook to b4.
- You win decisive material (+8.2).
- If instead Kb8, then Nf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
SP-879 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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