Winning blow: bishop to a7 (b8)
c9-07778naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
11. Ba7 Qc7 12. b4 Re6 13. Qh5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to h5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Qc7, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
SP-95 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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