Winning blow: bishop to c6 (a8)
c9-05648Puzzle rating: 1067Theme: 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
11. Bxc6 Nxc6 12. gxf4 Ne6 13. Nhg3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — pawn to f4 (+2.7).
- A natural move: knight to g3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Nxc6, then gxf4 and you stay on top.
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