Winning blow: bishop to e1 (d2·2)
c9-20632Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
22. Be1 Nd5 23. Qg3 Rg8 24. Qxg1 Rxg1 25. Nxa5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — queen to g3 (+2.3).
- Stunning! queen to g1 gives up material but you stand better (+2.6).
- Best move. knight to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Nd5, then Qg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #235.
Explore position #235Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play