Winning blow: bishop to d1 (e2)
c9-10170Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Bxd1 Qd7 34. Bxg4
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qd7, then Bxg4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #734.
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