Winning blow: bishop to a8 (h1·2)
c9-02820Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
10. Bxa8 Qe8 11. Qb4 cxd3+ 12. exd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a8 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (+5.8).
- Precise: pawn to d3 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win decisive material (+5.6).
- If instead cxd3+, then exd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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