Winning blow: bishop to b6 (g1·8)
c9-11883Puzzle 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
25. Bxb6+ Kc8 26. a7 Bh5+ 27. g4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to a7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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