Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4·2)
c9-16062Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
15. Bxd5+ Bxd5 16. Qxd5+ Ka6 17. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: queen to d5 (+5.2).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd5, then Qxd5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #844.
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