Winning blow: bishop to d7 (b5·6)
c9-24905naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1790Theme: 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
30. Bxd7+ Kxd7 31. Bb4+ Kxe6 32. Bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (+3.6).
- Strong! bishop to a5 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxd7, then Bb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #638.
SP-638 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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