Winning blow: bishop to c5 (g1·9)
c9-26071Puzzle 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
17. Bxc5 Nb6 18. Bxb6 axb6 19. Nxc6 Kb7 20. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to b6 (+4.0).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+4.2).
- Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nb6, then Bxb6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
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