Winning blow: bishop to e5 (a1·12)
c9-26439Puzzle 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
27. Be5 Rec8 28. Bxc7 Rxc7 29. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — bishop to c7 (+3.9).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rec8, then Bxc7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #547.
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