Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e6·5)
c9-08339Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Bxd5 Nb6 18. Re7+ Nd7 19. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: rook to e7 (#5).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nb6, then Re7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #228.
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