Winning blow: bishop to a7 (g1·2)
c9-06031naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
14. Bxa7 Nd8 15. Bxc8 Kxa7 16. Qxa5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to c8 (#5).
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd8, then Bb7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #958.
SP-958 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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