Winning blow: bishop to c5 (e3·5)
c9-25728Puzzle 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
23. Bxc5 b6 24. Bd6 Rd8 25. Qc3 Qxd1+ 26. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+0.9).
- bishop to d6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to c3 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- Best move. king to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b6, then Bd6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
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