Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e6·4)
c9-18690Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
28. Bd5 Rh7 29. Qf4 a5 30. Qb8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d5.
- queen to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rh7, then Qe4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #197.
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