Winning blow: bishop to e5 (b8·2)
c9-10755Puzzle 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
35. Be5+ Kg8 36. Bf6 Kf8 37. Bh3
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- bishop to f6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to h3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead f6, then Bd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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