Winning blow: bishop to d6 (b8·2)
c9-24951Puzzle 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
22. Bd6 Qd1+ 23. Kg2 Qxd6 24. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- king to g2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd1+, then Kg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #197.
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