Winning blow: bishop to c3 (d2·5)
c9-09919Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
33. Bc3 Bf5 34. Bxf6 Bh7 35. Bc6
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to c3.
- Spot on — bishop to f6 (#2).
- A natural move: bishop to c6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd4, then Bxd4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
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