Winning blow: bishop to e2 (b5)
c9-11439Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Be2 Qd4+ 26. Qxd4 exd4 27. Bc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e2 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- A brilliant blow: queen to d4, and you stand better (+2.1).
- A natural move: bishop to c4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Qd4+, then Qxd4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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