Winning blow: bishop to c7 (b6·6)
c9-11183Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
22. Bxc7+ Rxc7 23. Kxb2 Kb7 24. Rac1
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — king to b2 (#5).
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc7, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #846.
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