Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·5)
c9-10125Puzzle 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
24. Bxc6+ Ka7 25. Qd4+ Ka6 26. Qc4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#5).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #731.
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