Winning blow: bishop to c6 (h1·9)
c9-24060Puzzle 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
16. Bxc6 Qc8 17. Bd7 Rf5 18. Bxc8 Rxb5 19. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: bishop to d7 (+4.3).
- Precise: bishop to c8 is the top choice (+4.2).
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc8, then Bd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
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