Winning blow: bishop to a7 (e3·3)
c9-22437naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1290Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeAbsolute pin
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. Bxa7+ Kc8 20. Bb6 Qd8 21. Rxa6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#5).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Bb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #717.
SP-717 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
Explore position #717Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play