Winning blow: bishop to a5 (d8·3)
c9-16446naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
36. Ba5+ Kxa5 37. Qa8+ Kb6 38. Qc6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxa5, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
SP-802 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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