Winning blow: bishop to b7 (h1·9)
c9-27012Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
24. Bxb7 Rd8 25. Bc6+ Kxc6 26. Rxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (+6.5).
- Strong! rook to d8 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rd8, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #191.
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