Winning blow: pawn to c5 (c4·5)
c9-22086naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1250Theme: 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
19. c5 Bxa4 20. Rxd6 Rxd6 21. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (+3.8).
- Strong! rook to d6 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bxa4, then Rxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #650.
SP-650 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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