Winning blow: bishop to d5 (f7·3)
c9-14977Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
31. Bd5 Kf6 32. Ne4+ Ke7 33. a3
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d5.
- Spot on — knight to e4 (#5).
- A natural move: pawn to a3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a3, then Ne4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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