Winning blow: bishop to e5 (f4·12)
c9-08976Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
20. Be5+ Nf6 21. Qe7+ Kg8 22. Bxf6 Rh7 23. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Nf6, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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