Winning blow: bishop to b6 (a7·4)
c9-10277Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
33. Bb6+ Kd7 34. Qd3+ Ke8 35. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd7, then Qd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #908.
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