Winning blow: bishop to d4 (b2·5)
c9-24623Puzzle 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
25. Bxd4 Qd7 26. Rc8+ Nf8 27. Qxd7 Rxd7 28. Bxf6
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- A brilliant blow: rook to c8, and you stand better (+2.9).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (+2.7).
- Best move. bishop to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd7, then Rc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #51.
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