Winning blow: bishop to c7 (a5)
c9-18609Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
33. Bc7+ Ka8 34. Bc4 Bb7 35. Bxe6
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- bishop to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka8, then Rcd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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