Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4·6)
c9-22957Puzzle 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
19. Bd5 Rxe3 20. Rxf8+ Ka7 21. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (+5.9).
- Strong! bishop to c4 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxe3, then Rxf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #834.
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