Winning blow: bishop to d6 (b4·2)
c9-19392Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
24. Bxd6+ Kd8 25. Bc5+ Rd5 26. cxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (+4.8).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #816.
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