Winning blow: bishop to c2 (b1·2)
c9-05498Puzzle rating: 1079Theme: 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
10. Bc2 Rxc2 11. Rxc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- Well found: rook to c2 (+1.4).
- You reach a winning position (+1.4).
- If instead Rxc2, then Rxc2 and you stay on top.
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