Winning blow: bishop to d5 (b3·3)
c9-13104Puzzle 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. Bxd5 Kb6 38. Ra8 Qf4+ 39. Nxf4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to a8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb6, then Ra8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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