Winning blow: bishop to d2 (e1·7)
c9-19724Puzzle 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
23. Bd2+ Kh7 24. Bc3 a5 25. Qe7
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #169.
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