Winning blow: bishop to c4 (d3·2)
c9-05568Puzzle rating: 1052Theme: 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
12. Bc4+ Kg6 13. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- A brilliant blow: bishop to g8, and you stand better (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg6, then Bxg8 and you win the rook.
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