Winning blow: bishop to e5 (a1·18)
c9-03115Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Bxe5 Bxg2+ 18. Rxg2 e2+ 19. Ke1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to g2 (#2).
- A natural move: king to e1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxg2+, then Rxg2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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