Winning blow: bishop to e8 (f7·2)
c9-14449Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Bxe8 Kd8 29. Qxb6+ Kxe8 30. Qc7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#4).
- A natural move: queen to c7.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb7, then Qe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #472.
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