Winning blow: bishop to d6 (a3)
c9-06034Puzzle rating: 1083Theme: 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
15. Bxd6 Nd4 16. Nb5 Rc8 17. Bg3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- knight to b5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to g3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd4, then Nb5 and you win the bishop.
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