Winning blow: bishop to d4 (b2·2)
c9-09912Puzzle 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
19. Bxd4+ Kc6 20. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc6, then Bxe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #833.
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