Winning blow: bishop to e5 (c3·10)
c9-17659Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
38. Be5 Kc7 39. Ra7+ Kd8 40. Bxd6
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e5.
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Ra7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
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