Winning blow: bishop to b7 (a6·3)
c9-20172Puzzle 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
26. Bxb7+ Kxa7 27. Bxc8 Qxb4 28. Qxb4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to c8 (#5).
- Strong! queen to b4 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxa7, then Bxc8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #478.
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