Winning blow: bishop to c7 (g3·5)
c9-11520Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
34. Bc7+ Kb4 35. Qe7+ Qc5 36. Rb1+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to b1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb4, then Qe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #612.
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