Winning blow: bishop to c6 (a4·2)
c9-15599Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
19. Bxc6 Be7 20. Qxd7+ Kf7 21. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Be7, then Qxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #93.
Explore position #93Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play