Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·9)
c9-18928Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bxd5 Qxd5 15. Nb5+ Qxb5 16. Qxb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: knight to b5 (+5.4).
- Strong! queen to b5 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd5, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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