Winning blow: bishop to c1 (f4)
c9-11965Puzzle 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
33. Bc1 Ng6 34. Rf3 Bd6 35. Bb5
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to f3 (+3.5).
- A natural move: bishop to b5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Ng6, then Rf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #777.
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