Winning blow: bishop to b6 (a7·2)
c9-11157Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
21. Bxb6 Ne6 22. Qe3 Qg7 23. Bxc7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (+3.7).
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne6, then Qe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #764.
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