Winning blow: bishop to d7 (c6)
c9-27510Puzzle 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
23. Bxd7 Rxc5 24. Bd4 Rd8 25. Bxc5 Qxc5 26. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+4.0).
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Rxc5, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
Explore position #107Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play