Winning blow: bishop to e5 (d6·2)
c9-26883Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
29. Be5 Bxe5+ 30. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (+6.9).
- You win decisive material (+6.9).
- If instead Bxe5+, then fxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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