Winning blow: bishop to c6 (b5·5)
c9-19656Puzzle 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
30. Bxc6 Bxd2+ 31. Rxd2 bxc6 32. fxe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — rook to d2 (+4.1).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bxd2+, then Rxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
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