Winning blow: bishop to f3 (h1·7)
c9-18186naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
26. Bxf3 c5 27. Be2 Qxa7 28. Qxc5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on f3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.9).
- Spot on — bishop to e2 (+2.8).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Ne5, then Qe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
SP-879 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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