Winning blow: bishop to a4 (c2·6)
c9-17355naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
25. Ba4+ Rd7 26. Nd6+ Bxd6 27. cxd6
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#6).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd7, then Bxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #672.
SP-672 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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