Winning blow: bishop to g6 (b1·6)
c9-14784Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
27. Bg6+ Kd8 28. Rxc1 Rxc1 29. Bxa7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Well found: rook to c1 (+3.4).
- Precise: bishop to a7 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Kd8, then Rxc1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #516.
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