Winning blow: bishop to c5 (g1·5)
c9-06382Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
12. Bxc5 Nxc4 13. Bxe7 Nxd2 14. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — bishop to e7 (+2.5).
- Precise: bishop to d8 is the top choice (+2.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxc4, then Bxe7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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