Winning blow: bishop to f5 (e4·5)
c9-12388Puzzle 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. Bxf5 Qxf5+ 32. Ke1 Bxc5 33. Qe4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxf5+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #316.
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