Winning blow: bishop to b7 (f3·4)
c9-27069Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
21. Bb7 Bxd4 22. cxd4 Rc6 23. Bxc6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b7 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+5.2).
- Strong! bishop to c6 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd4, then cxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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