Winning blow: bishop to d5 (a8·2)
c9-19232Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Bd5 Nc7 29. c4 g5 30. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+4.0).
- A natural move: king to e2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nc5, then Re2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #794.
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