Winning blow: bishop to e4 (f5·4)
c9-27979Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
13. Be4 Qxa2 14. Nc3 Qa5 15. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e4 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Well found: knight to c3 (+3.3).
- Strong! bishop to a8 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qxa2, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #608.
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