Winning blow: bishop to d6 (b4·5)
c9-10751Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. Bd6 b5 26. Qe8+ Kb7 27. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead b5, then Rb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
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