Winning blow: bishop to c5 (b6·4)
c9-27574Puzzle 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
17. Bc5 Qa5 18. b4 Qxa4 19. Nxa4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to a4 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa5, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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