Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·20)
c9-09007Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
20. Bxd5+ c6 21. Bxc6+ Kc7 22. Bxa8
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c6, then Bxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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