Winning blow: bishop to c7 (b8)
c9-19260Puzzle rating: 2010Theme: 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
17. Bxc7 b6 18. d7#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — pawn to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead b6, then d7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #382.
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