Winning blow: bishop to b6 (e3·3)
c9-18340Puzzle 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
23. Bxb6 Ne8 24. Ke2 Ba6+ 25. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ne8, then O-O and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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