Winning blow: bishop to e6 (c4·4)
c9-12892Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
33. Be6+ Kd6 34. Qe5+ Kc6 35. Qc5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Qxc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #448.
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