Winning blow: bishop to e3 (g1·2)
c9-07087Puzzle rating: 1058Theme: 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. Bxe3 Bxc3 17. bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxc3, then bxc3 and you win the rook.
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