Winning blow: bishop to a6 (d3·4)
c9-24957Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
23. Ba6+ Kxa6 24. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxa6, then Qxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
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