Winning blow: bishop to e7 (g5·3)
c9-09835Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. Bxe7 Nb8 29. Qxa7+ Kc6 30. fxe4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nb8, then Rxe4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #318.
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