Winning blow: bishop to c5 (d4·3)
c9-13047Puzzle 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. Bc5+ Kf6 31. Qh8+ Qg7 32. Qd8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Qh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #747.
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