Winning blow: bishop to c4 (d3·10)
c9-20463Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
27. Bc4+ Kg6 28. Qe6+ Nf6 29. Bd3+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #196.
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