Winning blow: bishop to b6 (c5·2)
c9-12107Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
19. Bxb6 Rd4 20. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd4, then Bxd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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