Winning blow: bishop to c5 (b6)
c9-15924Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
18. Bxc5 Nxc5 19. Qxc5 Qxf4+ 20. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: queen to c5 (+4.0).
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Nxc5, then Qxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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