Winning blow: bishop to e6 (c4·3)
c9-11394Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Be6 Bf4 37. Qf8+ Kc7 38. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e6.
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e4, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #536.
Explore position #536Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play