Winning blow: bishop to b6 (c7)
c9-07973Puzzle rating: 1061Theme: 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. Bb6+ Bxb6 17. axb6+ Kxb6 18. Rd6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: pawn to b6 (#8).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxb6, then axb6+ and you stay on top.
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