Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·4)
c9-08511Puzzle rating: 1097Theme: 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
14. Bxc6+ Kxc6 15. Qxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Well found: queen to d8 (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxc6, then Qxd8 and you win the queen.
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