Winning blow: bishop to d4 (e3·5)
c9-16696Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
30. Bxd4 e5 31. fxe5 f4 32. c8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to c8.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead g5, then c8=Q and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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