Winning blow: bishop to b8 (c7·3)
c9-18418Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Bxb8 Nd8 18. Ra1 Rxa1 19. Rxa1 Bxb2 20. Rxa7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b8 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- rook to a1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to a1 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd8, then Ra1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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