Winning blow: bishop to c6 (b7·2)
c9-21687Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
30. Bc6 Bxg4 31. Bxd7 Bxd7 32. Nxd7 g4 33. Ne5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — bishop to d7 (+4.4).
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Best move. knight to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Bxg4, then Bxd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #535.
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