Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·2)
c9-10051Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
17. Bc6+ Ke6 18. Bxe8+ Kf5 19. Ng3+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+12.1).
- Spot on — bishop to e8 (+12.9).
- Precise: knight to g3 is the top choice (+12.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke6, then Be4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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