Winning blow: bishop to d7 (f5·2)
c9-13757Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
22. Bxd7+ Nxd7 23. Qxe7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Nxd7, then Qxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #260.
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