Winning blow: bishop to c5 (b6·5)
c9-17051Puzzle 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
14. Bc5+ Kf7 15. Qd7+ Kg6 16. gxf4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#7).
- Strong! pawn to f4 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf7, then Nh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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