Winning blow: bishop to c6 (d5·3)
c9-16684Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
15. Bc6+ Kd8 16. Nd5 Re8 17. Bxe8
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Qe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #111.
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