Winning blow: bishop to e7 (a3)
c9-09337Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
16. Be7+ Kxe7 17. Qxg7+ Kd6 18. Nf5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to g7 (#3).
- Precise: knight to f5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe7, then Qxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #679.
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