Winning blow: bishop to b2 (e5)
c9-17266naming 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
30. Bb2 Ka7 31. Qd5 Qf2 32. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qh7, then Qd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
SP-360 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
Explore position #360Similar puzzles
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