Winning blow: bishop to e2 (f1·2)
c9-09504Puzzle 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
40. Bxe2 g6 41. Nb6+ Kb7 42. Qg7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead c5, then Qxc5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #870.
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