Winning blow: bishop to e5 (a1)
c9-03002Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
7. Bxe5 d6 8. Bb2 e5 9. Ne3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- bishop to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e3 is the top choice (+3.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then Bb2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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