Winning blow: bishop to d5 (b3·2)
c9-10446Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
32. Bxd5+ Nxd5 33. Qa8+ Kb6 34. Ra6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to a8 (#3).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxd5, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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