Winning blow: bishop to e6 (d5·7)
c9-10009Puzzle 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
27. Bxe6 Kg6 28. Rf7 Kg5 29. Bf5
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to f5.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead h4, then Rf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #772.
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