Winning blow: bishop to c6 (e4)
c9-07066Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
11. Bxc6+ Ka6 12. Ra4+ Kb6 13. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Well found: rook to a4 (+2.1).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ka6, then Ra4+ and you stay on top.
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