Winning blow: bishop to b6 (d4·4)
c9-12231Puzzle 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 Nd3+ 26. Nxd3 Bb7 27. Qc7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to d3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd3+, then Nxd3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #946.
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