Winning blow: bishop to a5 (d2·5)
c9-21066naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: 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
20. Bxa5 Bd4 21. Bxc7+ Ka7 22. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd4, then Bxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
SP-935 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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