Winning blow: bishop to e8 (b5)
c9-04161Puzzle rating: 1086Theme: 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
16. Bxe8 Ne6 17. Ne2 Nc5 18. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e8 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (+2.3).
- Stunning! bishop to c5 gives up material but you stand better (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nec6, then Ne2 and you win the rook.
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