Winning blow: bishop to c6 (g2·6)
c9-24737Puzzle 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+ Nxc6 17. Qxc6+ Kb8 18. Nb5 Qc3 19. Qxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+5.7).
- Strong! knight to b5 is the sharp choice (#11).
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (#10).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxc6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #862.
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