Winning blow: bishop to e3 (f2)
c9-08475Puzzle rating: 1104Theme: 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
16. Bxe3 b5 17. Rf1 Be5 18. Qg4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e3 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- rook to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (+2.2).
- You reach a winning position (+2.2).
- If instead b5, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
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