Winning blow: bishop to a5 (c3·2)
c9-19591Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
25. Ba5+ Rb6 26. Bxb6+ Nxb6 27. Re7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (#3).
- A natural move: rook to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rb6, then Bxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #225.
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