Winning blow: bishop to d7 (h3)
c9-09921Puzzle 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
16. Bxd7 Qxc7 17. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Qxc7, then Qxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
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