Winning blow: bishop to h7 (f5·2)
c9-15815naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: 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
32. Bh7+ Nxh7 33. Kh3+ Kf8 34. Ng6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — king to h3 (#6).
- Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxh7, then Kh1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #52.
SP-52 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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