Winning blow: bishop to c6 (g2·3)
c9-22830Puzzle 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
16. Bxc6 dxc3 17. Bb5 cxb2 18. Kxb2 Rad6 19. Bxa5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on c6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.7).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (+2.8).
- Precise: king to b2 is the top choice (+2.9).
- Best move. bishop to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead dxc3, then Bb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #811.
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