Winning blow: bishop to d4 (a1·8)
c9-24021Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
16. Bd4 Bxa7 17. Bxa7 dxe4 18. Bxb8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: bishop to a7 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to b8 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxa7, then Bxa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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