Winning blow: bishop to c7 (f4·2)
c9-16710naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
9. Bxc7 Qxc7 10. Nxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: knight to h8, and you stand better (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxc7, then Nxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
SP-501 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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