Winning blow: bishop to e3 (d2·2)
c9-09348Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
37. Bxe3 Qe7 38. Ra8+ Bxa8 39. Qa7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (+6.4).
- Strong! queen to a7 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- You win decisive material (+6.5).
- If instead Kc8, then Qd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #705.
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