Winning blow: bishop to f6 (h8)
c9-19674naming 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
21. Bf6+ Ke8 22. Qb5+ Rc6 23. Bxc6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
SP-883 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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