Winning blow: bishop to f5 (d3·13)
c9-16675Puzzle 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
35. Bf5 Bd5 36. Rc7 Be7 37. Rxe7
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to f5.
- rook to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd5, then Rc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #54.
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