Winning blow: bishop to e6 (f5·5)
c9-21631Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
14. Bxe6 Bxe6 15. Re1 Qf8 16. Qe5+ Kd7 17. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on e6 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+2.3).
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxe6, then Re1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #702.
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