Winning blow: bishop to g3 (f2·2)
c9-09819Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
39. Bg3 Na6 40. Qc8 Ka7 41. Bf2+
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to g3.
- Well found: queen to c8 (#4).
- Strong! bishop to f2 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Na6, then Qc8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #910.
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