Winning blow: bishop to d5 (a2)
c9-20401Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
14. Bd5 Ne6 15. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — bishop to a8 (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ne6, then Bxa8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #948.
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