Winning blow: bishop to d5 (f3·3)
c9-12960Puzzle 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
39. Bxd5+ Kc8 40. Qxa8+ Kd7 41. Rxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Qxa8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
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