Winning blow: bishop to a2 (b1·2)
c9-23213Puzzle 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
24. Ba2+ Kf5 25. Rc5+ Nd5 26. Rxd5+ Qxd5 27. Nxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (+4.6).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. knight to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kf5, then Rc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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