Winning blow: bishop to d7 (b5·5)
c9-17806Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
30. Bxd7+ Kd8 31. Ba5+ Rc7 32. Bxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to a5 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Ba5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #622.
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