Winning blow: bishop to b6 (a7·3)
c9-08961Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
26. Bb6+ Kd7 27. Qb7+ Ke6 28. Rxa8 Rxa8 29. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: queen to b7 (+4.5).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.3).
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #919.
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