Winning blow: bishop to c4 (e2)
c9-00612Puzzle rating: 1105Theme: 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
18. Bxc4 Rxc4 19. e6 Qc7 20. Ne2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Well found: pawn to e6 (+4.8).
- Strong! knight to e2 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win decisive material (+5.0).
- If instead Rxc4, then e6 and you stay on top.
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