Winning blow: bishop to e7 (d8)
c9-08874Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
23. Be7+ Nxe7 24. Qa8+ Nc8 25. Qxc8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: queen to a8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxe7, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #482.
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