Winning blow: bishop to e4 (a8)
c9-17996Puzzle 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
26. Bxe4 Kf8 27. Qc8+ Kf7 28. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Qc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
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