Winning blow: bishop to d4 (f6)
c9-10129Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Bd4+ Kd5 29. Be3+ Ke5 30. Qxc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (#6).
- Strong! queen to c4 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd5, then Be3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #88.
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