Winning blow: bishop to d7 (b5)
c9-07957Puzzle rating: 1057Theme: 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. Bxd7 Rxd7 14. Qxf6 Rg8 15. bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (+4.8).
- Precise: pawn to a5 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rxd7, then Qxf6 and you stay on top.
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