Winning blow: bishop to c6 (g2·4)
c9-27495Puzzle 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
28. Bxc6 Nd5 29. Rb1 Ne7 30. Bc7 Qxc7 31. b8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- rook to b1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to c7.
- Sensible development: pawn to b8.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nd5, then Rb1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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