Winning blow: bishop to e5 (d4·9)
c9-13193Puzzle 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
35. Bxe5 Nxe5 36. Nxb6 Nc6 37. Rxc8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (#6).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxe5, then Bf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #767.
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