Winning blow: bishop to d5 (g2·4)
c9-23181Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
25. Bxd5+ exd5 26. Qxd5+ Kc8 27. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#7).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead exd5, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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