Winning blow: bishop to e7 (d6·2)
c9-26372naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1200Theme: 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. Bxe7+ Kxe7 19. Qb7+ Kd6 20. Qxa7 Rfd8 21. Qxb6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (+5.7).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (+5.7).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Kxe7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
SP-285 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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