Winning blow: bishop to b7 (e4)
c9-24170naming 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
26. Bb7+ Kb8 27. Bc6+ Kc8 28. Bxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+5.2).
- Precise: bishop to d7 is the top choice (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb8, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #766.
SP-766 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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