Winning blow: bishop to c2 (a4·2)
c9-21883Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
37. Bc2+ Qf5 38. Qe8+ Kh6 39. Qh8+ Kg6 40. Bxf5+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (+6.5).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (+6.3).
- Best move. bishop to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qf5, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #237.
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