Winning blow: bishop to f3 (g4)
c9-26104naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
23. Bf3 d5 24. Bxd5 Ba5 25. Qxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Well found: bishop to d5 (+2.5).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d5, then Bxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #873.
SP-873 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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