Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·16)
c9-14495Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
18. Bd5 Nxd5 19. Nxf8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — knight to f8 (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead Nxd5, then Nxf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #735.
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