Winning blow: bishop to d5 (c4)
c9-10331Puzzle 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
30. Bxd5 exd5 31. Qxh6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead exd5, then Qxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #420.
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