Winning blow: bishop to e1 (f2)
c9-17895Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. Be1 Qxb6 22. Rb5 Rxe1+ 23. Kxe1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- rook to b5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to e1 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Qxb6, then Rb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #296.
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