Winning blow: bishop to d4 (e5·4)
c9-18036Puzzle 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
38. Bd4+ Kc6 39. Rc1+ Kd6 40. Bc5+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Rc1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
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