Winning blow: bishop to d4 (b2·4)
c9-14193Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
24. Bd4+ Bc5 25. Bxc5+ Rb6 26. Qxc7+ Ka8 27. Qxb6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#5).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Great move! queen to b6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc5, then Bxc5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #849.
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