Winning blow: bishop to b6 (a5·2)
c9-09498Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
34. Bxb6 Re5 35. Ba5 Re1+ 36. Bxe1
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- bishop to a5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Re5, then Ba5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #640.
Explore position #640Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play