Winning blow: bishop to e5 (b2·5)
c9-19778Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
29. Be5 Rd7 30. Qg8+ Rd8 31. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to e5.
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#17).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#12).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd7, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #820.
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