Winning blow: bishop to e6 (d5·5)
c9-15971Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
20. Bxe6 Rf7 21. Qxg7+ Rxg7 22. Rh8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#6).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf7, then Qxg7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
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