Winning blow: bishop to c4 (b5·2)
c9-09243Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
39. Bc4+ Re6 40. Qc8+ Kf7 41. Qd7+ Kg6 42. Qxe6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (+4.8).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Re6, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #586.
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