Winning blow: bishop to d6 (b8)
c9-15584Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
15. Bd6 Nxd6 16. Ke1 Bxb3 17. axb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — king to e1 (+4.1).
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Bxb3+, then axb3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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