Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4·7)
c9-25827Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Bd5 Qc8 27. Bxf7+ Kh8 28. Bxe8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — bishop to f7 (+3.8).
- Precise: bishop to e8 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc8, then Bxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #212.
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