Winning blow: bishop to h5 (d1·6)
c9-11033Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
25. Bxh5+ Qf7 26. Qxe6+ Kd8 27. Qxf7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to h5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf7, then Qxe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #821.
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