Winning blow: bishop to b7 (a8·3)
c9-16685Puzzle 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
22. Bb7+ Kd8 23. exd4 Bd5 24. Nc6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (#3).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd8, then Bb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #793.
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