Winning blow: bishop to c6 (e4·5)
c9-15087Puzzle 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. Bxc6+ Kd8 28. Rd1+ Kc7 29. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (+4.8).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Rd1+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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