Winning blow: bishop to e4 (d5)
c9-15683Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
33. Be4 Nd5 34. Bxd5 Rd8 35. Kc5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e4.
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#3).
- Precise: king to c5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nd5, then Bxd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #924.
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