Winning blow: bishop to c1 (d2)
c9-06707Puzzle 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
15. Bxc1 Bxd4 16. bxa6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: pawn to a6 (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxd4, then bxa6 and you win the queen.
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