Winning blow: bishop to b7 (h1·11)
c9-10821Puzzle 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
25. Bb7+ Kxb7 26. Qxd7 Ka6 27. dxc7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxb7, then Qxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #235.
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