Winning blow: bishop to d4 (c5·2)
c9-21264naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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
17. Bxd4 Qxd5 18. Be3 Qd6 19. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (+3.9).
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Qb5+, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #106.
SP-106 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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