Winning blow: bishop to c5 (e3)
c9-20551Puzzle 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
34. Bxc5 Bd8 35. Qxd8+ Ke6 36. Qxe7+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #356.
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