Winning blow: bishop to a6 (b7·2)
c9-23600Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Ba6 Rxg7 28. Bxb5 c6 29. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: bishop to b5 (+4.2).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rxg7, then Bxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #763.
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