Winning blow: bishop to e4 (c2·5)
c9-14814Puzzle 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
37. Be4 Rb6 38. Rxb6+ Nxb6 39. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+7.8).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (+8.3).
- Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (+8.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rb6, then Rxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #276.
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