Winning blow: pawn to e5 (d4·3)
c9-03550naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 780Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
16. dxe5 Bxc2 17. Rbc1 Bxb3 18. axb3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to b3 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bxc2, then Rbc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #135.
SP-135 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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