Winning blow: bishop to c6 (e4·10)
c9-16368Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
37. Bxc6+ Kf7 38. Rd7+ Ke8 39. f7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to f7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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