Winning blow: bishop to a2 (b1·3)
c9-28267Puzzle 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
19. Ba2+ c4 20. Bxc4+ Qe6 21. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a2 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: bishop to c4 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c4, then Bxc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #500.
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