Winning blow: bishop to e2 (d1·2)
c9-11373Puzzle 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
30. Be2+ Kd5 31. Bf3+ Ke5 32. Ra5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e2 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (#5).
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd5, then Bf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
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