Winning blow: bishop to c5 (f2·3)
c9-22058Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bxc5 Qc6 27. Rb4+ Nb7 28. Rxb7+ Qxb7 29. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+7.9).
- Well found: rook to b4 (+8.2).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (+6.6).
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc6, then Rb4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #942.
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