Winning blow: bishop to b6 (c5)
c9-09913Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
22. Bb6+ Bc7 23. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc7, then Qxa8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #648.
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