Winning blow: bishop to b6 (a5·3)
c9-12525Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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. Qe6+ Kb8 27. Nd7+ Kb7 28. Nxf8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (+4.9).
- Strong! knight to d7 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- Great move! knight to f8 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #628.
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