Winning blow: bishop to c7 (b6·4)
c9-18472Puzzle 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
34. Bxc7+ Qxc7 35. Ne6+ Ke7 36. Nxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#4).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc7, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #261.
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