Winning blow: bishop to d2 (f4·3)
c9-21840Puzzle 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
29. Bd2 Qe7 30. Ba5 Kf8 31. Qxd8+ Qxd8 32. Bxd8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — bishop to a5 (+5.0).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- Great move! bishop to d8 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qe7, then Ba5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #92.
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