Winning blow: bishop to e5 (a1·16)
c9-14088Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
33. Bxe5 d5 34. exd5 Rd8 35. Bf6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (#5).
- A natural move: bishop to f6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead d5, then exf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #418.
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