Winning blow: bishop to d5 (g2·2)
c9-12347Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Bxd5+ Nxd5 32. cxd5 Kf8 33. Nf6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (#4).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxd5, then cxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #402.
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