Winning blow: bishop to e5 (f6)
c9-26437Puzzle 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
38. Bxe5 h1=Q 39. exf7+ Kf8 40. Bd6+ Ne7 41. Bxe7+
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on e5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.8).
- Well found: pawn to f7 (+2.5).
- Strong! bishop to d6 is the sharp choice (+2.9).
- Great move! bishop to e7 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead h1=Q, then exf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #524.
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