Winning blow: bishop to b5 (f1·4)
c9-11253Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
23. Bb5+ c6 24. Qxc6+ Ke7 25. d6+ Kf8 26. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead c6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #750.
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