Winning blow: bishop to e6 (d5·6)
c9-23268Puzzle 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
11. Bxe6 Rde8 12. d5 f5 13. Nh3 Rxe6 14. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- pawn to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to h3 is the top choice (+2.2).
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rde8, then d5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #295.
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