Winning blow: bishop to e5 (a1·5)
c9-11122Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bxe5 Nxd5 26. Ng6+ Kh7 27. Nxf8+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on e5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.5).
- Spot on — knight to g6 (+2.5).
- Stunning! knight to f8 gives up material but you stand better (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxd5, then Ng6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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