Winning blow: bishop to b6 (d4·6)
c9-20000Puzzle rating: 1930Theme: 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
26. Bb6+ Kxc6 27. Qb5+ Kb7 28. Be3+ Kc7 29. Bxf4+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to b5 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (#9).
- Best move. bishop to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxc6, then Qb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #797.
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