Winning blow: bishop to e5 (b8)
c9-09174Puzzle 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
11. Bxe5 dxe4 12. Be2 Nxe5 13. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — bishop to e2 (+3.0).
- Strong! pawn to e5 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Nc7, then Be2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
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