Winning blow: bishop to d7 (a4·2)
c9-26919Puzzle 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
37. Bxd7 Rxh2 38. Rc5 h6 39. Re5 Kb6 40. Rxe7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- rook to c5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to e5.
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxh2, then Rc5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #745.
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