Winning blow: bishop to e2 (f3·2)
c9-11295Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
29. Be2 Qa4+ 30. Qxa4+ Rxa4 31. Bb5+ Kc8 32. Bxa4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.6).
- Well found: queen to a4 (+3.6).
- Strong! bishop to b5 is the sharp choice (+3.8).
- Great move! bishop to a4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa4+, then Qxa4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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