Winning blow: bishop to c5 (d4·5)
c9-13580Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
28. Bc5+ bxc5 29. Qd6+ Kg8 30. Rxe8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#4).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxc5, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #161.
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