Winning blow: bishop to d6 (e5·3)
c9-17422Puzzle 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
28. Bxd6+ Kd7 29. Qg7+ Kxd6 30. Qd4+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxd6, then Rf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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