Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4·12)
c9-25794Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
26. Bxd5+ Qxd5 27. Rf6+ Ke7 28. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd5, then Rf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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