Winning blow: bishop to d7 (b5·3)
c9-18607Puzzle 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
15. Bxd7+ Kxd7 16. Qxb7+ Ke8 17. Qc6+ Kd8 18. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+9.3).
- Well found: queen to b7 (+9.3).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (+10.6).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+11.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxd7, then Qxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #742.
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