Winning blow: bishop to e5 (f4·3)
c9-20357Puzzle 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
27. Be5 Bd2+ 28. Rxd2 Qxe5 29. Qxe5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to d2 (#4).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rb6, then Nf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #870.
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