Winning blow: bishop to d6 (c5·5)
c9-24035Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
10. Bxd6+ cxd6 11. Qb7+ Kd8 12. Bxf5 Rf7 13. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to b7 (+4.8).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (+5.1).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead cxd6, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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