Winning blow: bishop to b2 (a1·2)
c9-15687naming 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
15. Bb2 Qf8 16. Qxf6 dxc2 17. Nd6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+6.0).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Qc5, then Qxf6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
SP-241 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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