Winning blow: bishop to c7 (b6·3)
c9-18897Puzzle 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
11. Bxc7 Nc5 12. Bd6 Bxd5 13. Rxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- bishop to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc5, then Bd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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