Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·2)
c9-08479Puzzle rating: 1117Theme: 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
8. Bxd5 Nf7 9. Qa6+ Kd8 10. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (+3.0).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf7, then Qa6+ and you win the bishop.
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