Winning blow: bishop to e1 (d2)
c9-17531Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
26. Be1 Bxf2+ 27. Qd2 Rxe1+ 28. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e1 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to d2 (+4.1).
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Bxf2+, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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