Winning blow: queen to c5 (a5·2)
c9-20899naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
33. Qc5+ Rb6 34. a5 Rf6 35. axb6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to a5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rb6, then a5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #728.
SP-728 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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