Winning blow: bishop to b5 (a6·2)
c9-19503Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bxb5+ Kc7 17. Ra4 Qxa4 18. Bxa4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — rook to a4 (+4.7).
- Precise: bishop to a4 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then Ra4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
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