Winning blow: bishop to e1 (h4·2)
c9-15084Puzzle 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
22. Be1 fxe6 23. Rf1 Bxe5 24. Qf2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- rook to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to f2 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Bxe5, then Bxg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
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