Winning blow: bishop to e5 (a1·9)
c9-18116Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Bxe5 Rxe5 31. d6 g5 32. h3 Bf8 33. Rxa6
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on e5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.5).
- pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to h3 is the top choice (+1.6).
- Best move. rook to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.7).
- You reach a winning position (+1.7).
- If instead Rxe5, then d6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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