Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·17)
c9-25512Puzzle 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
9. Bd5+ Kd6 10. Bxb7+ Ke6 11. Bxa6 Kf7 12. Bxc8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (+5.1).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (+5.2).
- Best move. bishop to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd6, then Bxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #355.
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