Winning blow: bishop to b6 (g1·4)
c9-22347Puzzle 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
15. Bxb6+ Ke7 16. Qc3 Kf7 17. Qe3 g6 18. Qxe2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b6 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- queen to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e3.
- Best move. queen to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Qc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #686.
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