Winning blow: bishop to d2 (a5)
c9-09556Puzzle 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
36. Bd2 Qf1 37. Rc4 Qxh3 38. Kc2
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Spot on — rook to c4 (+3.4).
- A natural move: king to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.5).
- If instead Qd6, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #299.
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