Winning blow: bishop to d6 (e5·2)
c9-16600Puzzle 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
34. Bxd6+ Kxd6 35. Rd4+ Ke5 36. Qxd7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to d4 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxd6, then Rd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #946.
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