Winning blow: bishop to b7 (g2·2)
c9-11555Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
11. Bxb7+ Kd8 12. Nc6+ Kd7 13. Nxb8+ Rxb8 14. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+3.6).
- Strong! knight to b8 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- Best move. bishop to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #374.
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