Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1)
c9-07235Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
16. Bxd5 Bxd5 17. Nxd5 Nc3+ 18. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: knight to d5 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxd5, then Nxd5 and you win the bishop.
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