Winning blow: bishop to c3 (e1·2)
c9-06833Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Bc3+ Kf5 18. Bd3+ Ne4 19. Qxe4+
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf5, then Bd3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #506.
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