Winning blow: pawn to c5 (d4·15)
c9-17199naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeHanging piece
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
37. dxc5 Ba6 38. b4 Ka7 39. Qf7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead h5, then Qf8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
SP-255 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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