Winning blow: bishop to d5 (h1·14)
c9-20767Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
21. Bd5 Rbe8 22. Qh4 Kg7 23. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (+3.5).
- Strong! bishop to e6 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rbe8, then Qh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
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