Winning blow: bishop to d5 (a2·3)
c9-20452Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Bxd5 Qf4+ 29. Ke1 Rc7 30. Qxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Spot on — king to e1 (+6.4).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (+6.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qf4+, then Ke1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #696.
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