Winning blow: bishop to d5 (c4·6)
c9-18782Puzzle 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
34. Bxd5+ Kg6 35. Qxe7 Rgf8 36. Be4+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg6, then Bxf6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #85.
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