Winning blow: bishop to e8 (c6)
c9-12544Puzzle 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
32. Bxe8 axb5 33. Bxb5 e5 34. Rxc4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — bishop to b5 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead e5, then bxa6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #77.
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