Winning blow: pawn to c6 (b5·13)
c9-15932Puzzle 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
29. bxc6 Qxg2 30. Ba7+ Ka8 31. Bxg2
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — bishop to a7 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to g2 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxg2, then Ba7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #557.
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