Winning blow: bishop to c6 (g2)
c9-14621Puzzle 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. Bxc6 bxc6 25. Qa7 Rd5 26. e6 Qxe6 27. Nxe6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- queen to a7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to e6.
- Best move. knight to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxc6, then Qa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #743.
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