Winning blow: bishop to e4 (b1·2)
c9-08730Puzzle rating: 1056Theme: 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
8. Bxe4 Rxc5 9. Nxc5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc5, then Nxc5 and you win the rook.
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