Winning blow: bishop to d5 (e6·2)
c9-27271Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
26. Bd5+ Kxd5 27. Qc4#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxd5, then Qc4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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