Winning blow: bishop to b6 (e3·2)
c9-18553Puzzle 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
23. Bxb6 Bxb6 24. Qxb6 axb6 25. a7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Well found: queen to b6 (+5.9).
- A natural move: pawn to a7.
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Bxb6, then Qxb6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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