Winning blow: bishop to c6 (d7·2)
c9-22001Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
28. Bc6 Qc7 29. Qxc7+ Kxc7 30. Rd7+ Kc8 31. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (+6.1).
- Strong! rook to d7 is the sharp choice (+6.2).
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc7, then Qxc7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #206.
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