Winning blow: bishop to a6 (b5)
c9-14364Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
39. Ba6 Ke8 40. c7 Qf6 41. c8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- pawn to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then c7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #571.
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