Winning blow: bishop to c5 (d4·4)
c9-19152Puzzle 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. Bc5+ Ke6 36. Nd4+ Kd7 37. Rf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (#4).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then Nd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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