Winning blow: bishop to c5 (f2)
c9-12817Puzzle 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
19. Bxc5 Be7 20. Ba7 Ka8 21. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: bishop to a7 (+2.6).
- Stunning! bishop to b8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be7, then Ba7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #937.
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