Winning blow: bishop to c3 (b2·2)
c9-07963Puzzle 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
12. Bxc3 f2 13. Bg2 fxg1=Q 14. Qxg1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- bishop to g2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to g1 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead f2, then Bg2 and you win the bishop.
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