Winning blow: bishop to e7 (f8)
c9-16209naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1510Theme: 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. Bxe7+ Kc8 21. Qh3+ f5 22. Bd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (+10.8).
- Spot on — queen to h3 (+11.2).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (+11.5).
- You win decisive material (+11.5).
- If instead Kc7, then Bd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #604.
SP-604 · ThroneScout — A knight starts on the edge (a/h) and the king sits centrally on d or e; the mirror twin stays in this family too.
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