Winning blow: bishop to d4 (c5·3)
c9-16162Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
40. Bd4 Qxd4 41. Re8+ Kh7 42. Qxd4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#3).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd4, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
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