Winning blow: bishop to c6 (g2·2)
c9-22166Puzzle 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
27. Bxc6+ Ke7 28. Nd5+ Ke6 29. a8=Q Rxa8 30. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (+6.1).
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (+5.1).
- Best move. bishop to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Nd5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #198.
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