Winning blow: bishop to d6 (c5·6)
c9-17337Puzzle 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
32. Bd6+ Kd8 33. Qa8+ Nb8 34. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #911.
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