Winning blow: bishop to e7 (b4)
c9-09754Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
24. Bxe7 Bxe7 25. Qxe7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: queen to e7 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxe7, then Qxe7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #409.
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