Winning blow: bishop to c2 (b1·3)
c9-09396Puzzle 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
30. Bc2 Nc4+ 31. bxc4 Qb6 32. Kxe2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c2 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (#9).
- Precise: king to e2 is the top choice (#8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc4+, then bxc4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
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