Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4·3)
c9-10604Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
24. Bxd5+ Bxd5 25. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.3).
- Well found: queen to d5 (+6.6).
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead Bxd5, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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