Winning blow: bishop to c3 (b2)
c9-07445Puzzle rating: 1114Theme: 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
11. Bxc3 Nxd5 12. Bb2 Ng6 13. Be2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — bishop to b2 (+4.2).
- Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nxd5, then Bxd5 and you win the bishop.
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