Winning blow: bishop to b5 (e2·2)
c9-14643Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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
21. Bb5+ Rc6 22. Qb8+ Kd7 23. Qxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc6, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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