Winning blow: bishop to c6 (e4·16)
c9-10363Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
31. Bxc6 Ra7 32. Qf8+ Kc7 33. Qe7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ra7, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #678.
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