Winning blow: bishop to a6
c9-01886Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
16. Bxa6 bxa6 17. Qd3 Kb7 18. Bf2
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on a6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- queen to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead bxa6, then Qd3 and you stay on top.
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