Winning blow: bishop to c6 (e4·12)
c9-15316Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Bc6+ Kc8 26. Bb7+ Kd7 27. Qd5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #550.
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