Winning blow: bishop to c5 (b6·6)
c9-18744Puzzle 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
35. Bc5+ Rxc5 36. Nxc5 d4 37. N3e4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#3).
- A natural move: knight to e4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxc5, then Nxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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