Winning blow: bishop to e5 (f4·7)
c9-19022Puzzle 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
28. Be5+ Rg7 29. Nxe2 a6 30. Qe7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to e2 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rg7, then Nxe2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #404.
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