Winning blow: bishop to b7 (g2)
c9-12970Puzzle 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
30. Bxb7+ Kxb7 31. Qb5+ Kc8 32. Qxe8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#6).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxb7, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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