Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4·9)
c9-18839Puzzle 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
35. Bd5+ Ne6 36. fxg5 hxg5 37. Ne4
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to g5 (#5).
- A natural move: knight to e4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ne6, then Rd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #523.
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