Winning blow: bishop to d1 (e2·2)
c9-15688Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. Bd1 Qxd1+ 22. Kxd1 dxc6+ 23. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d1 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- Spot on — king to d1 (+7.7).
- Precise: king to c1 is the top choice (+7.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd1+, then Kxd1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #241.
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