Winning blow: bishop to h8 (d4·3)
c9-17148naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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
21. Bxh8 Bf6 22. Qxf6 Re7 23. dxe7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h8 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bf6, then Qxf6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
SP-213 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
Explore position #213Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play