Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·13)
c9-18664Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
14. Bxc6 Nd5 15. Bxd5 e6 16. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead f6, then Qd8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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