Winning blow: bishop to c3 (b2·4)
c9-09020Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
34. Bc3+ Kb5 35. Qb7+ Qb6 36. Be2+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to e2 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb5, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #694.
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