Winning blow: bishop to c6 (b7·3)
c9-15583naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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
27. Bxc6 Nc4+ 28. dxc4 Ke6 29. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Qd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
SP-187 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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