Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·19)
c9-23252Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
13. Bxd5 Rxd5 14. Rxc6+ Qxc6 15. Nxc6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Well found: rook to c6 (+2.9).
- Stunning! knight to c6 gives up material but you are winning (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxd5, then Rxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #63.
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