Winning blow: bishop to h1 (f3)
c9-20777naming 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
18. Bxh1 Qc8 19. Bxa7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Spot on — bishop to a7 (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc8, then Bxa7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #141.
SP-141 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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