Winning blow: bishop to h7 (b1·3)
c9-18900naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
14. Bxh7+ Kf8 15. fxg7+ Ke8 16. g8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (+11.9).
- Well found: pawn to g7 (+13.4).
- Strong! pawn to g8 is the sharp choice (+14.8).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Kf8, then fxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #240.
SP-240 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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