Winning blow: bishop to d6 (c5·2)
c9-19096naming 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
22. Bd6+ Kb7 23. Qxa7+ Kc6 24. Bxb4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to b4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kb7, then Qxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
SP-354 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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