Winning blow: bishop to d5 (c4·8)
c9-16653Puzzle 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
33. Bd5 f4 34. Nd3 Bf2 35. Qa5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d5.
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bf2, then Qa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
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