Winning blow: bishop to a6 (c4·2)
c9-15367Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
30. Ba6+ Kd8 31. Nb7+ Kc8 32. Nd6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to b7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #762.
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