Winning blow: bishop to a7 (b6·4)
c9-21393Puzzle 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. Ba7+ Ka8 27. Bc5+ Kb8 28. Bd6+ Rc7 29. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka8, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #809.
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