Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·10)
c9-19080Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
27. Bxc6 Re3 28. e8=Q+ Rxe8 29. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Spot on — pawn to e8 (+4.1).
- Strong! bishop to e8 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re3, then e8=Q+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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