Winning blow: pawn to c6 (b5·6)
c9-20782naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: 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
11. bxc6 Ng6 12. Bxb4
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Ng6, then Bxb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
SP-585 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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