Winning blow: bishop to e5 (a1·20)
c9-19101naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1870Theme: 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
29. Bxe5 a5 30. Qc6+ Kd8 31. Bxg7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to g7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead c4, then Bxg7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #259.
SP-259 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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