Winning blow: bishop to e8 (c6·3)
c9-19117Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
37. Bxe8 Bf8 38. Bg6 Nd7 39. Qxd7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- bishop to g6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bf8, then Bg6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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