Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4·10)
c9-24361Puzzle 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
31. Bd5 Bd4+ 32. Kh1 Rxd5 33. Ra8+ Qe8 34. Rxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+7.3).
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bd4+, then Kh1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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