Winning blow: bishop to e6 (d5)
c9-11140Puzzle 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
36. Bxe6+ Kc6 37. Qe4+ Kb6 38. Qd4+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Rc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #280.
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