Winning blow: bishop to c6 (a8·2)
c9-09944Puzzle 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
29. Bc6+ Kf7 30. Qxb4 a5 31. Qe7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf7, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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