Winning blow: bishop to c5 (g1·2)
c9-07904Puzzle rating: 1106Theme: 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. Bxc5 Bf6 16. Nb3 e6 17. g3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to g3.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bf6, then Nb3 and you win the rook.
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