Winning blow: bishop to b4 (e1·3)
c9-13724Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
23. Bb4 Be6 24. Rd7+ Qd6 25. Bxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b4 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Be6, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #121.
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