Winning blow: bishop to a3 (c1·2)
c9-11708Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
20. Ba3+ c5 21. Bxc5+ Nxc5 22. Rg7+
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a3 keeps the pressure (#11).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#10).
- Strong! rook to g7 is the sharp choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c5, then Bxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #452.
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