Open in the app

Winning blow: bishop to e4 (g2·2)

c9-17608
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
White to move — find the best continuation

Solve in the app

The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

29. Be4 Nxe4 30. Ne6+ Qxe6 31. Rxa6

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • A brilliant blow: knight to e6, and you stand better (+2.4).
  • Strong! rook to a6 is the sharp choice (+2.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+2.4).
  • If instead Nxe4, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #902.

Explore position #902

Similar puzzles

Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play

Embed

Copy this code to embed the board on your site: