Winning blow: bishop to c6 (e8)
c9-19817Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
37. Bc6+ Rg8 38. Rxg8+ Nxg8 39. Rh8 exd4 40. Rxg8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.0).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (+5.2).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Rg8, then Rxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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