Winning blow: bishop to g2 (c6)
c9-09287Puzzle 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
32. Bg2 Rf2 33. Rxb7 a5 34. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to g2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (+4.2).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Rd2, then R7c2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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