Winning blow: pawn to c5 (c4·8)
c9-24295naming 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 Bf4+ 20. Kb2 Be5 21. Bxa6+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — king to b2 (+2.2).
- Stunning! bishop to a6 gives up material but you stand better (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bf4+, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #365.
SP-365 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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