Winning blow: bishop to d6 (c5)
c9-12378Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
29. Bxd6 Rbc8 30. Qd4 Ne3 31. Ba3+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+11.0).
- queen to d4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to a3 is the sharp choice (#11).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rhc8, then Qd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #398.
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