Winning blow: bishop to a4 (b5)
c9-21415naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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
21. Bxa4 bxa1=Q 22. Qxa1 Bxe6 23. Qxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Well found: queen to a1 (+2.4).
- Precise: queen to c3 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead bxa1=Q, then Qxa1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #446.
SP-446 · ThroneGuard — The king starts in the middle of the back rank, on d or e, and neither knight begins in a corner.
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