Winning blow: bishop to a4 (c6)
c9-16800Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
20. Bxa4 Nc5 21. Qa5+ Kb7 22. Bc6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc5, then Qa5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
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