Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·21)
c9-14502Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
26. Bd5 Qc1+ 27. Bxc1
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d5.
- Spot on — bishop to c1 (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc1+, then Bxc1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #311.
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