Winning blow: bishop to a4 (b3·2)
c9-12835Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
18. Ba4+ b5 19. Bxb5+ Kd8 20. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b5, then Bxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
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