Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e4·5)
c9-27228Puzzle 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
30. Bxd5+ Kxd6 31. Bxf8+ Kxd5 32. Bg7 Nf7 33. b4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Well found: bishop to f8 (+4.2).
- A natural move: bishop to g7.
- Best move. pawn to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxd6, then Bxf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #372.
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