Winning blow: bishop to c5 (e3·2)
c9-25220naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1480Theme: 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
31. Bc5 Bxb5 32. Bxf8 Kxd8 33. cxb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to f8 (+5.1).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Bxb5, then Bxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #774.
SP-774 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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