Winning blow: bishop to a5 (d2·3)
c9-12741Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
26. Ba5+ Kd6 27. Qb7 Qd1+ 28. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- queen to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to d1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd6, then Qb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #774.
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