Winning blow: bishop to e6 (f5·2)
c9-16469Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
35. Be6+ Kg6 36. Qg8+ Kf6 37. Qf8+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then Qf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
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