Winning blow: bishop to d7 (c6)
c9-07562Puzzle rating: 1101Theme: 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. Bxd7+ Kxd7 17. Nc5+ Ke8 18. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Well found: knight to c5 (+5.9).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxd7, then Nc5+ and you stay on top.
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