Winning blow: bishop to e4 (b1·4)
c9-16166Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
27. Bxe4 Rxe4 28. Bd8+ Kc6 29. Bxh4 Rxh4 30. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — bishop to d8 (+4.8).
- Precise: bishop to h4 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rxe4, then Bd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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