Winning blow: bishop to b6 (g1·9)
c9-16017Puzzle 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
25. Bb6+ Ke7 26. Bc5+ Qd6 27. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#7).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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