Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·3)
c9-06304Puzzle rating: 1050Theme: 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
10. Bxc6 Ra6 11. Ne3 Rxb6 12. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to e8 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra6, then Ne3 and you stay on top.
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