Winning blow: bishop to d4 (a1·2)
c9-12747Puzzle 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. Bxd4 bxa2 27. h6 gxh6 28. Bxh8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — pawn to h6 (+3.7).
- Strong! bishop to h8 is the sharp choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead bxa2, then h6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #627.
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