Winning blow: bishop to c3 (e5)
c9-10134Puzzle 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
24. Bc3 Qa3 25. Kd2 Bxh1 26. e7
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — king to d2 (+2.8).
- A natural move: pawn to e7.
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Qa3, then exf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #210.
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