Winning blow: bishop to c2
c9-01588Puzzle rating: 1100Theme: 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
16. Bxc2 Rd8 17. Ne3 Rxd4 18. f3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Rd8, then f3 and you win the knight.
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