Winning blow: bishop to e5 (g3·6)
c9-17458Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
39. Bxe5 a3 40. Nd4 h5 41. Ne6+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- knight to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b6, then Nd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #246.
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