Winning blow: bishop to a7 (f2)
c9-06545Puzzle rating: 1053Theme: 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
13. Bxa7 Rxa7 14. Nc5 Qxb2 15. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rxa7, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
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