Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4·13)
c9-12748Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Bxd5 Kc7 33. a8=Q Kd6 34. Ra6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to a8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Kc7, then a8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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