Winning blow: bishop to g2 (e4)
c9-09219Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
31. Bg2 Bg6 32. Qe2 Bf5 33. Rf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — queen to e2 (+3.2).
- A natural move: rook to f3.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Bg6, then Qe2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #812.
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