Winning blow: bishop to d4 (a1·10)
c9-19454Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. Bd4 Ne7 26. Rxe7 b5 27. Rxg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d4.
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kg8, then g6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #304.
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