Winning blow: bishop to a4 (d1·2)
c9-19116Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
16. Ba4+ b5 17. Bxb5+ Qxb5 18. Qf7+ Kc6 19. cxb5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.5).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (+7.4).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (+7.7).
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+7.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b5, then Bxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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