Winning blow: bishop to c2 (b3)
c9-07328Puzzle rating: 1085Theme: 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
15. Bxc2 Rc8 16. Bd1 Bb6 17. O-O
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- bishop to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rc8, then Bd1 and you win the queen.
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