Winning blow: bishop to e1 (f2·2)
c9-20698Puzzle 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
31. Be1 Bxe4+ 32. Ka2 Ke6 33. Kb3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e1 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — king to a2 (+2.0).
- A natural move: king to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Bxe4+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #559.
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