Winning blow: bishop to e3 (g1)
c9-03509Puzzle rating: 1116Theme: 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
17. Bxe3 Qxe3 18. Nd3 Rd6 19. f4
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on e3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to f4.
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Qxe3, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
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