Winning blow: bishop to f5 (b1·15)
c9-19137Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
26. Bf5 Ka6 27. Bxd7 Bxd5 28. Bxc8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to c8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka6, then Bxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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