Winning blow: bishop to a5 (e1·2)
c9-25316Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bxa5+ Kc8 24. Qc6+ Kb8 25. Bc7+ Kc8 26. Bxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #687.
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