Winning blow: bishop to c2 (b1·3)
c9-08441Puzzle 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
17. Bc2 Qa2 18. Rb1 Na4 19. Qd3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (+3.2).
- Precise: queen to d3 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qg8, then Bg3 and you stay on top.
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