Winning blow: bishop to d3 (a6)
c9-11611Puzzle 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. Bd3 Bf8 34. Nd5+ Kb7 35. Bxf8
Why it works
- Sensible development: bishop to d3.
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to f8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bf8, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #246.
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