Winning blow: bishop to c5 (d4·2)
c9-11712Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
31. Bc5+ Kf7 32. Qe7+ Kg6 33. Qe6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to e7 (#5).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #321.
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