Winning blow: bishop to a5 (d2·6)
c9-13012Puzzle rating: 1890Theme: 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
22. Ba5 d3 23. exd3 Bc8 24. Qf6 Ke8 25. Bxb6
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to a5.
- Spot on — pawn to d3 (+3.5).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (+3.2).
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead d3, then exd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #231.
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