Winning blow: bishop to e3 (a7)
c9-15593naming 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
40. Be3 Qc7 41. Qxb5 Nc6 42. Rc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (+5.7).
- Precise: rook to c2 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Qc7, then Qxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
SP-271 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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