Winning blow: bishop to e4 (g2·2)
c9-17608Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
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.
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