Winning blow: bishop to a5 (c3·3)
c9-23386Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
25. Ba5 Bd7 26. Rxc7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: rook to c7 (+6.2).
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Bd7, then Rxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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