Winning blow: bishop to f5 (e4·2)
c9-19782naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
24. Bf5+ Qxf5 25. Rxe7
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on f5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.2).
- Well found: rook to e7 (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Qxf5, then Rxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
SP-270 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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