Winning blow: bishop to b2 (e5·2)
c9-25922Puzzle 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
39. Bxb2 Kg6 40. Bd4 Kf5 41. Bxf7 Bc2 42. Bxh5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to b2 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- bishop to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (+3.1).
- Best move. bishop to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Kg6, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
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