Winning blow: bishop to e4 (c2·6)
c9-07456Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Be4 Bc7 15. Qxb7+ Kd8 16. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#2).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bc7, then Qxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
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