Winning blow: bishop to d6
c9-03011Puzzle 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
14. Bxd6 Kxd6 15. O-O-O Kc5 16. b3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Bxd6, then Ng3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #630.
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