Winning blow: bishop to e5 (c3·6)
c9-09746Puzzle 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
32. Bxe5+ Kd7 33. Rd1+ Bd4 34. Rxd4+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#4).
- Precise: rook to d4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd7, then Rd1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #793.
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