Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·5)
c9-15411Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
12. Bxd5+ e6 13. gxf5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (+8.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead e6, then gxf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #115.
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