Winning blow: bishop to d5 (b7)
c9-17639Puzzle 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
28. Bd5+ Kg7 29. Qxc3+ Kh6 30. Bf4+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to f4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg7, then Qxc3+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
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