Winning blow: bishop to d5 (a8)
c9-07809Puzzle rating: 1055Theme: 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
10. Bxd5 Qc7 11. Qf4 e5 12. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- queen to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+3.1).
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead Qc7, then b3 and you stay on top.
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