Winning blow: bishop to e4 (d5·2)
c9-05188Puzzle 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
14. Bxe4 Bd4 15. Bxh7+ Kh8 16. Bg6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to h7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to g6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxa1, then Bxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #435.
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