Winning blow: bishop to d2 (f4·2)
c9-21011Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
27. Bd2 Ng5 28. Bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
- Spot on — bishop to a5 (+7.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ng5, then Bxa5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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