Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4)
c9-17228Puzzle 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
20. Bxd5 Rf6 21. Bxc6 Rxc6 22. d5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+7.6).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+8.2).
- Strong! pawn to d5 is the sharp choice (+8.7).
- You win decisive material (+8.7).
- If instead Kd8, then Bxe6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #83.
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