Winning blow: bishop to h7 (b1·4)
c9-24726naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1650Theme: 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
13. Bh7+ Kxh7 14. Rxf8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h7 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: rook to f8 (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Kxh7, then Rxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #308.
SP-308 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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