Winning blow: bishop to c5 (e7)
c9-08913Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Bc5+ Kg6 34. Be4+ Kg5 35. Be3+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to e3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #411.
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