Winning blow: bishop to e5 (f4·10)
c9-12968Puzzle 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
37. Bxe5 dxc5 38. Qf8+ Kd7 39. Qf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead dxc5, then Qe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #671.
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