Winning blow: bishop to a6 (f1·7)
c9-23401Puzzle 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
27. Bxa6 bxa6 28. Re1 Kc7 29. Ne8+ Kb6 30. Nxg7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to e8 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- Best move. knight to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead bxa6, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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