Winning blow: bishop to a6 (c4·4)
c9-25068naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1700Theme: 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
32. Ba6+ Kd8 33. Bb6+ Ke7 34. Bc5 fxg3 35. Bxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (+4.5).
- Strong! bishop to c5 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd8, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #270.
SP-270 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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