Winning blow: bishop to c5 (g1·10)
c9-14613naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1560Theme: 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
31. Bxc5 bxc5 32. Rf1 Rxd5 33. Rxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: rook to f1 (+4.9).
- Strong! rook to d5 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead bxc5, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #508.
SP-508 · ThroneGuard — A centre-file king with no knight on the edge; a position and its mirror twin always share this family.
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